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Calculating Limits Using Algebra


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Lecture Notes

Some Trigonometric Limits

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Section 3, Page 2 to page 3

Limit as x->0 of sin(x)/x is 1. Limit as x->0 of (cosx - 1)/x is 0.

Course: 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2005
Instructor: Prof. Jason Starr
Prior Knowledge: Trigonometric Identities (section 2 of this lecture)
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Exam Questions

Limits and Continuity

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Problem 1D-1 (page 3) to problem 1D-10 (page 4)

Ten questions which involve calculating one- and two-sided limits, identifying points of discontinuity, and making piecewise defined functions continuous and differentiable.

Course: 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006
Instructor: Prof. David Jerison
Prior Knowledge: Limits and Continuity (CR-C)

Solution (PDF - 4.1 MB)# Pages 7 to 8

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Evaluating Derivatives and Limits

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Problem 1 (page 1)

Four-part question involving the evaluation of three derivatives and a limit.

Course: 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006
Instructor: Prof. David Jerison
Prior Knowledge: None

Solution (PDF)# Page 1

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Evaluating Limits

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Problem 6 (page 1)

Finding the limits of two expressions.

Course: 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006
Instructor: Prof. David Jerison
Prior Knowledge: None

Solution (PDF)# Page 1

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Evaluating Limits

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Problem 15 (page 2)

Three limits involving trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions.

Course: 18.01 Single Variable Calculus, Fall 2006
Instructor: Prof. David Jerison
Prior Knowledge: None

Solution (PDF)# Page 1

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Analysis of Graphs Limits of Functions Asymptotic & Unbounded Behavior Continuity: Property of Functions Parametric, Polar & Vector Function Concept of the Derivative Derivative at a Point Derivative as a Function Second Derivatives Applications of Derivatives Computation of Derivatives Interpretations & Properties of Definite Integrals Applications of Integrals Fundamental Theorem of Calculus Applications of Antidifferentiation Numerical Approximations to Definite Integ Concept of Series Series of Constants Taylor Series Graphs of Functions Intuitive Understanding: Limiting Process Calculating Limits Using Algebra Asymptotic Behavior: Infinity Continuity Continuity in Terms of Limits Analysis of Planar Curves Derivative Presented Graphically, Numerically & Analytically Derivative Interpreted as Instantaneous Rate of Change Derivative: Limit of the Difference Quotient Differentiability & Continuity Tangent Line - Curve at a Point & Local Linear Approximation Instantaneous Rate of Change Approximate Rate of Change Characteristics of f & f Relationship Between Behavior of f & Sign of f Mean Value Theorem & Geometric Consequences Characteristics: Graphs of f, f & f Relationship Between Concavity of f & Sign of f'' Points of Inflection - Concavity Changes Analysis of Curves Applications of Derivatives Optimization: Absolute & Relative Extrema Modeling Rates of Change Implicit Differentiation & Derivatives of Inverse Functions Derivative as a Rate of Change l'Hôpital's Rule Geometric Interpretation of Differential Equations Derivatives of Basic Functions Rules: Derivative of Sums, Products & Quotients of Functions Chain Rule & Implicit Differentiation Derivatives: Parametric, Polar & Vector Functions Definite Integral - Limit of Riemann Sums Rate of Change of a Quantity/Change of Quantity over Interval Properties of Definite Integrals Appropriate Integrals Evaluate Definite Integrals Representation of Specific Antiderivatives Antiderivatives From Derivatives of Basic Functions Integration by Substitution, Parts & Partial Fractions Improper Integrals Separable Equations & Modeling Riemann & Trapezoidal Sums Series, Convergence, Divergence Motivating Examples Geometric Series with Applications The Harmonic Series Alternating Series - Error Bound Series as Riemann Sums & the Integral Test Ratio Test - Convergence/Divergence Comparison Test Taylor Polynomial Approximation Maclaurin & Taylor Series Maclaurin Series for Basic Functions Manipulating Taylor Series Power Series Defining Functions Radius/Interval of Convergence Lagrange Error Bound