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Unit 1: Limits and Continuity

AP Calculus AB — Note Packet

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Key Terms

Limit

The y-value a function _ to reach as x gets closer and closer to a specific value.

Left-hand limit

The y-value a function approaches as x approaches 'c' from values _ than c.

Right-hand limit

The y-value a function approaches as x approaches 'c' from values _ than c.

Two-sided limit

Exists IF AND ONLY IF the left-hand limit and the right-hand limit are _. If they are not, the limit DNE.

Direct Substitution

The first method to try when calculating limits; simply _ in 'c' if the function is 'well-behaved'.

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