Definition of a Limit: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Calculus and Analysis

Question 1

Which of the following statements correctly defines the limit of a function f(x) as x approaches a?

Accepted Answer

For any ε > 0, there exists a δ > 0 such that if 0 < |x - a| < δ, then |f(x) - L| < ε

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For any L > 0, there exists a δ > 0 such that if |x - a| < δ, then |f(x) - L| > ε

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For any ε > 0, there exists a δ > 0 such that if |x - a| < δ, then |f(x) - a| < ε

Question 2

Determine whether the following sequence converges or diverges:
{ 1/n^2 }

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Converges to 0

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Diverges to -1

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Converges to 1

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Diverges to infinity

Question 3

Which of the following statements about the function f(x) = |x - 1| is true?

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The function has a non-removable discontinuity at x = 1.

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The function has a removable discontinuity at x = 1.

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The function is continuous at x = 1.

Question 4

Which of the following is the formal definition of a limit?

Accepted Answer

For any ε > 0, there exists a δ > 0 such that if 0 < |x - a| < δ, then |f(x) - L| < ε.

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lim(x→a) f(x) = L if and only if f(a) = L.

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The limit of function f(x) as x approaches a is the value y where the curve of f(x) gets arbitrarily close to the horizontal line y = L.

Question 5

Evaluate the limit of the function f(x) = (x^2 - 1) / (x - 1) as x approaches 1.

Accepted Answer

2

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1

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0

Question 6

Which method is used to evaluate the limit of a rational function as the denominator approaches zero?

Accepted Answer

Factor the denominator, cancel common factors, and evaluate the resulting fraction.

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Use L'Hôpital's rule.

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Graph the function and estimate the limit.

Question 7

State a consequence of the squeeze theorem.

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If f(x) ≤ g(x) ≤ h(x) and lim(x→a) f(x) = lim(x→a) h(x) = L, then lim(x→a) g(x) = L.

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The limit of a continuous function is continuous.

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The limit of a function is always equal to its derivative.

Question 8

Identify the limit of the function f(x) = e^(x^2) as x approaches infinity.

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Infinity

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1

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0

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Does not exist

Question 9

Calculate the limit of the sequence a_n = (n^2 + 1) / (n + 1) as n approaches infinity.

Accepted Answer

1

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Infinity

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0

Question 10

Which of the following is the formal definition of a limit?

Accepted Answer

For any ε > 0, there exists a δ > 0 such that if 0 < |x - a| < δ, then |f(x) - L| < ε.

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The rate of change of the function as x approaches a

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The value that the function approaches as x approaches a

Question 11

What does it mean to say that lim(x->a) f(x) = L?

Accepted Answer

For any ε > 0, there exists a δ > 0 such that if 0 < |x - a| < δ, then |f(x) - L| < ε.

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The function f(x) is continuous at x = a

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The value of f(a) is L

Question 12

What is the limit of sin(x)/x as x approaches 0?

Accepted Answer

1

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∞

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0

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Does not exist

Question 13

What is the limit of (x^3 - 8)/(x - 2) as x approaches 2?

Accepted Answer

12

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8

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Does not exist

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0

Question 14

The formal definition of a limit states that for any positive number ε, there exists a positive number δ such that if the distance between x and a is less than δ (but not zero), then the distance between f(x) and L is less than ε. Which of the following represents this definition?

Accepted Answer

For any ε > 0, there exists a δ > 0 such that if 0 < |x - a| < δ, then |f(x) - L| < ε.

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|f(x) - L| < ε if |x - a| < δ

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lim(f(x)) as x approaches a = f(a)

Question 15

What does it mean when the limit of f(x) as x approaches a is equal to L?

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As x gets arbitrarily close to a (but not necessarily equal to a), the values of f(x) get arbitrarily close to L.

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f(a) = L

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f(x) approaches L for all values of x.

Question 16

Which theorem can be useful for evaluating limits?

Accepted Answer

The Squeeze Theorem

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The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

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The Intermediate Value Theorem

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The Chain Rule

Question 17

What is the difference between a one-sided limit and a two-sided limit?

Accepted Answer

A one-sided limit approaches a value from only one side of the point, while a two-sided limit approaches a value from both sides.

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One-sided limits are always finite, while two-sided limits can be infinite.

Question 18

What is the limit of the function f(x) = (x - 1) / (x^2 - 1) as x approaches 1?

Accepted Answer

1 / 2

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0

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Does not exist

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1

Question 19

What is the significance of the limit concept in calculus?

Accepted Answer

It provides the foundation for understanding derivatives and integrals, which are essential tools in calculus.

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It allows us to find the exact value of a function at a specific point.

Question 20

The formal definition of the limit of a function f(x) as x approaches a specific value c is given by which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

For every positive number ϵ > 0, there exists a positive number δ > 0 such that if 0 < |x - c| < δ, then |f(x) - L| < ϵ.

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The value of f(x) as x approaches c is equal to L.

Question 21

Consider the function f(x) = x^2. Evaluate the limit of f(x) as x approaches 2 using the formal definition.

Accepted Answer

4

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Does not exist

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0

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2

Question 22

Calculate the limit of the function h(x) = |x - 2| as x approaches 2.

Accepted Answer

0

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-2

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2

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Does not exist

Question 23

Which of the following functions has a vertical asymptote at x = 1?

Accepted Answer

f(x) = 1/(x - 1)

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f(x) = e^x

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f(x) = (x - 1)^2

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f(x) = x^2 + 1

Question 24

What is the limit of the function f(x) = 1/x as x approaches infinity?

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The limit is 0.

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The limit is 1.

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The limit does not exist.

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The limit is infinity.

Question 25

Evaluate the limit of the function g(x) = e^(-x^2 + 1) as x approaches infinity.

Accepted Answer

0

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Does not exist

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e

Answer

1

Question 26

What is the formal definition of a limit?

Accepted Answer

For any given positive number ε, there exists a positive number δ such that if 0 < |x - c| < δ, then |f(x) - L| < ε.

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The function f(x) must be continuous at x = c for the limit to exist.

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As x approaches c, f(x) approaches L.

Question 27

Find the vertical asymptote of the function f(x) = (x^2 - 4)/(x - 2).

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x = 2

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x = -2

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y = 2

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y = -2

Question 28

Which of the following statements about horizontal asymptotes is true?

Accepted Answer

A horizontal asymptote occurs when the limit of the function as x approaches infinity or negative infinity is a finite number.

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A horizontal asymptote occurs when the function is continuous at that value.

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A horizontal asymptote is always a vertical line.

Question 29

Determine the limit of the following sequence: {n/(n + 1)}

Accepted Answer

1

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0

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-1

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Does not exist

Question 30

Which of the following is the precise definition of a limit?

Accepted Answer

For any positive real number ε, there exists a positive real number δ such that whenever |x - a| < δ, then |f(x) - L| < ε.

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The limit of a function f(x) at a particular value a is the numerical value that f(x) approaches as x approaches a.

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The limit of a function f(x) at a specific value a is the value f(a).

Question 31

What is implied when we state that the limit of a function f(x) as x approaches a is L?

Accepted Answer

For any positive real number ε, there exists a positive real number δ such that whenever |x - a| < δ, then |f(x) - L| < ε.

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The function f(x) is continuous at x = a.

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The function f(x) is differentiable at x = a.

Question 32

What is the limit of the function f(x) = e^x as x approaches infinity?

Accepted Answer

infinity

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1

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0

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undefined

Question 33

Which method is appropriate for proving that the limit of the function f(x) = x^2 as x approaches a is equal to a^2?

Accepted Answer

Use the epsilon-delta definition of a limit.

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Use the chain rule.

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Use L'Hopital's rule.

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Use the squeeze theorem.

Question 34

Identify a common misconception regarding limits.

Accepted Answer

The limit of a function at a particular value is always equal to the value of the function at that value.

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Limits can only be applied to functions that are defined at the given value.

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Limits are only applicable to continuous functions.

Question 35

Which of the following accurately expresses the formal definition of a limit?

Accepted Answer

For any number ε > 0, there exists a number δ > 0 such that whenever 0 < |x - a| < δ, then |f(x) - L| < ε.

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f(a) = L

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lim_(x->a) f(x) = L

Question 36

Which of the following is not a necessary condition for the existence of a limit?

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The function must be continuous at the point a.

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The function must approach the same value from both sides of a.

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The function must be defined at a.

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The function must be bounded.

Question 37

Consider the function f(x) = (x^2 - 1) / (x - 1). What is the value of lim_(x->1) f(x)?

Accepted Answer

2

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0

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1

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Does not exist

Question 38

Which of the following theorems can be used to prove the limit of a sum of functions?

Accepted Answer

Limit of a Sum Theorem

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Intermediate Value Theorem

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Limit of a Quotient Theorem

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Squeeze Theorem

Question 39

The limit of a function f(x) as x approaches 'a' describes which value of f(x)?

Accepted Answer

The value f(x) approaches as x gets arbitrarily close to 'a', from both sides, without necessarily reaching it.

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The value of f(x) when x equals 'a'.

Question 40

If the limit of f(x) as x approaches 2 is 5, which statement is always true?

Accepted Answer

f(x) gets arbitrarily close to 5 as x gets arbitrarily close to 2.

Answer

f(2) = 5.

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f(x) is continuous at x = 2.

Question 41

The formal definition of a limit uses which mathematical concepts?

Accepted Answer

Epsilon and delta, representing arbitrarily small positive numbers for proximity.

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Integrals, used to find areas under curves.

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Derivatives, used to find instantaneous rates of change.

Question 42

What is the relationship between one-sided limits and the overall limit of a function?

Accepted Answer

The limit of a function exists at a point if and only if both the left-hand and right-hand limits exist and are equal at that point.

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The left-hand limit of a function at a point is always equal to its right-hand limit at that point.

Question 43

What does the limit of a function as x approaches infinity describe?

Accepted Answer

The value the function approaches as x increases without bound.

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The value of the function when x is infinitely large.

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The slope of the line tangent to the function at its highest point.

Question 44

For which type of discontinuity does the limit of the function still exist?

Accepted Answer

Removable discontinuity

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Infinite discontinuity

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Oscillating discontinuity

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Jump discontinuity

Question 45

When is the Squeeze Theorem a useful tool?

Accepted Answer

Finding the limit of a function trapped between two other functions with known limits.

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Finding the area under a curve.

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Determining the derivative of a function at a point.

Question 46

Which statement about limit laws is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

The limit of the quotient of two functions is always the quotient of their limits.

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The limit of a constant times a function is the constant times the limit of the function.

Question 47

Given the graph of a function, how can you tell if the limit exists at a particular x-value?

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Check if the function approaches the same y-value from both sides as x approaches the given x-value.

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Determine the slope of the line tangent to the graph at the given x-value.

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Find the y-value of the function at the given x-value.

Question 48

Which of the following is the formal definition of a limit?

Accepted Answer

For any ε > 0, there exists a δ > 0 such that if 0 < |x - a| < δ, then |f(x) - L| < ε.

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The limit of f(x) as x approaches 'a' is the value f(x) gets close to as x gets close to 'a'.

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If the limit of f(x) as x approaches a is L, then for any ε > 0, there exists a δ > 0 such that if x is in the domain of f and |x - a| < δ, then |f(x) - L| > ε.

Question 49

For the limit of f(x) as x approaches 'a' to exist, what must be true?

Accepted Answer

There is a unique value 'L' such that for any positive number 'ε', we can find a positive number 'δ' where if 'x' is within 'δ' units of 'a' (but not equal to 'a'), then f(x) is within 'ε' units of 'L'.

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The function f(x) must approach the same value from both the left and right sides of 'a'.

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The function f(x) must be defined at x = a.

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The function f(x) must be continuous at x = a.

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT always true about limits?

Accepted Answer

The limit of a composition is the composition of the limits.

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The limit of a quotient is the quotient of the limits (provided the denominator's limit is not zero).

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The limit of a product is the product of the limits.

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The limit of a sum is the sum of the limits.

Question 51

What is the limit of the function f(x) = (x^2 - 1) / (x - 1) as x approaches 1?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

0

Answer

The limit does not exist.

Answer

1

Question 52

What is the limit of the function f(x) = sin(x) / x as x approaches 0?

Accepted Answer

1

Answer

The limit does not exist.

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0

Answer

-1

Question 53

Which of the following is a type of discontinuity where the function 'jumps' at a point?

Accepted Answer

Jump discontinuity

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Removable discontinuity

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Oscillating discontinuity

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Infinite discontinuity

Question 54

What is the limit of the function f(x) = |x - 2| as x approaches 2?

Accepted Answer

0

Answer

2

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The limit does not exist.

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-2

Question 55

What is the limit of the function f(x) = (x^3 - 8) / (x - 2) as x approaches 2?

Accepted Answer

12

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8

Answer

The limit does not exist.

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0

Question 56

What is the limit of the function f(x) = x^2 - 4x + 4 as x approaches infinity?

Accepted Answer

∞

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-∞

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4

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0