Understanding Limits and Indeterminate Forms

The video tutorial explains how to determine the limit of a function as x approaches 9. It discusses the concept of limits, highlighting the indeterminate form encountered with direct substitution. The tutorial explores two algebraic methods: factoring and rationalizing the numerator, to solve the limit problem. Both methods simplify the expression to find the limit value of 1/6. The video concludes by confirming the limit through graphical analysis and summarizing the techniques used.

What is the indeterminate form encountered when directly substituting x = 9 in the given function?

• 0/0

• Infinity

• 1/0

• Undefined

Why does the limit exist even though the function does not exist at x = 9?

• The function is differentiable at x = 9

• The function has a vertical asymptote at x = 9

• The graph shows the same value from both sides

• The function is continuous at x = 9

What algebraic technique involves rewriting the denominator as a difference of squares?

• Rationalizing

• Factoring

• Completing the square

• Substitution

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

After factoring, what is the simplified form of the limit expression?

• 1/(x + 3)

• 1/(sqrt(x) + 3)

• 1/(x - 3)

• 1/(sqrt(x) - 3)

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CCSS.HSN.RN.A.2

What is the purpose of multiplying by the conjugate in the rationalization technique?

• To simplify the numerator

• To eliminate the denominator

• To create a common factor

• To change the limit value

What is the final limit value obtained using both algebraic techniques?

• 1/12

• 1/9

• 1/6

• 1/3

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CCSS.HSA.APR.D.6

Which technique involves multiplying by the conjugate of the numerator?

• Direct substitution

• Factoring

• Rationalizing

• Completing the square

What is the common factor that simplifies the expression in the rationalization technique?

• sqrt(x) + 3

• sqrt(x) - 3

• x + 9

• x - 9

How does the graph confirm the limit value?

• The graph has a vertical asymptote at x = 9

• The graph shows a continuous line at x = 9

• The graph approaches the same value from both sides

• The graph has a peak at x = 9

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What is the significance of the hole in the graph at x = 9?

• It confirms the function is continuous

• It indicates a vertical asymptote

• It suggests the function is differentiable

• It shows the function is undefined at x = 9

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