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Definition of a limit?
The value a function approaches as its input approaches a specific value, but never actually reaches it
Direct Substitution
Plug in the value x is approaching.
real # = answer
#/0 = DNE
0/0 or inf./inf. = keep going
Algebra Skills
Factor out
rationalize
common denominator
FEPL
Use for determining whether numerator or denominator inc/dec faster.Use when 0/0 or inf./inf
Factorial
Exponential
Polynomial
Logarithmic
W.M.M. (What Matters Most)
Limit technique where you simplify to most ‘important’ terms on top and bottom. Use when 0/0 or inf./inf
Hole - Removable discontinuity
lim (x->c) F(x) must exsist
F(c) can be defined or und.
the limit cannot equal F(c)
Non-removable discontinuity
There is a vertical asymptote at x=c
lim(x->c) F(c) DNE
F(c) can be defined or und.
Can also be a jump.
Continuity
At x=c f(c) exsists
lim (x->c) f(x) exsists
f(c) = the limit
Derivative
slope of a tan line @ a point, nX^(n-1) <– basically
alt. def = lim (x->a) (f(x)-f(a))/ (x - a)
trad. def = F(a)= lim(h->0) (f(a+h) - f(a))/ h
Relations Between f(x) f’(x) and f’‘(x)
f(x) | f’(x) | f’‘(x)
cc up | inc | pos
cc down | dec | neg
(POI) HTL | 0
Inc | pos
dec | neg
HTL | 0
F’(c) is undef if…
-discontinuity
- different “left” and “right” tan lines (sharp turn, cusp)
-vertical tan line
Notation For
First Derivative?
Second?
f’(x) = dy/dx
f’‘(x) d^2y/dx^2
d/dx [sinx] = ?
cosx
d/dx [cosx] = ?
-sinx
product rule
d/dx [fg] = ?
= f’(g) + (f)g’
quotient rule
d/dx [ f/g] = ?
= (f’(g) - (f)g’)/g^2
d/dx [secx] = ?
= secxtanx
d/dx [cscx]= ?
= -cscxcotx
d/dx [ tanx] = ?
sec^2x
d/dx [cotx] = ?
-csc^2x
Equation of the line tangent to the graph of f
y - f(a) = f’(a) (x - a)
or
y - y1 = m (x-x1)
Normal Line
A line that is perpendicular to a tan line at a given point
Chain Rule
d/dx [f(g(x))] = ?
f’(g(x))(g’(x)0
d/dx [lnx] = ?
(x’)1/x