Limit Notation

Introduction to Limits

[Graphically​]

By Abigail Makoski

1. What is a limit?

2. How do you read limit notation?

3. How do you interpret a limit from a graph?​

​Lesson Goals:

Imagine a short video here. There is a 5 minute animated video on YouTube that I like, but I don't have the paid version of Quizizz so I can't insert it here.

Multiple Choice

After watching the video, complete the following sentence:

The answer to a limit is always the ______ of a function at the given x value.

• the x value

• the intended y value

• the y value

• the intended x value

​We have special notation to talk about limits.....

Please copy into your notes:

Open Ended

As x approaches 2 from the left the limit is -1, but as x approaches 2 from the right the limit is 1. What would the limit be if I didn't state a side?

Copy into your notes:

​If a limit Does Not Exist write DNE or dne

Let's try a few more to make sure you've got it!

Some text here about the topic of discussion

1. What is a limit?

2. How do you read limit notation?

3. How do you interpret a limit from a graph?​

​Lesson Goals​

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Poll

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