Understanding Limits

This video introduces the concept of limits, using both graphical and algebraic methods to explain how limits work. The instructor demonstrates a simple example where the limit can be found by substitution and a more complex example where substitution fails due to an undefined denominator. The video concludes with a preview of future videos that will cover more advanced methods for solving limits.

What is the main concept introduced in the video?

• Limits

• Integrals

• Functions

• Derivatives

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

What happens to the y-value as x approaches 2 from the right on the graph?

• It becomes undefined

• It approaches 4

• It approaches 2

• It approaches 0

When approaching x = 2 from the left, what does the y-value approach?

• 4

• 0

• 2

• Undefined

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

What is the result of substituting x = 2 in the expression x - 4^2?

• -4

• 0

• 4

• 8

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2C

What is the value of 2 - 4^2 when calculated algebraically?

• -4

• 8

• 0

• 4

What is the limit of x - 4^2 as x approaches 2?

• Undefined

• 4

• 2

• 0

Why can't the plug-and-chug method be used for the limit as x approaches 4 of 1/(x-4)?

• The numerator becomes zero

• The denominator becomes zero

• The function is linear

• The function is continuous

What is the first step in solving limits according to the video?

• Use the plug-and-chug method

• Integrate the function

• Graph the function

• Differentiate the function

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7D

What happens when the denominator of a function becomes zero?

• The function is undefined

• The function is defined

• The function is linear

• The function is continuous

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

What will the next series of videos focus on?

• Graphing techniques

• Simple functions

• Complex limits

• Basic algebra

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E