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Find the limits in Exercises 49–52. Write ∞ or −∞ where appropriate.
lim x→(−π/2)⁺ sec x
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Ch. 2 - Limits and Continuity
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TOC.tableOfContents
- Ch. 1 - Functions155
- Ch. 2 - Limits and Continuity240
- Ch. 3 - Derivatives337
- Ch. 4 - Applications of Derivatives293
- Ch. 5 - Integrals41
- Ch. 6 - Applications of Definite Integrals25
- Ch. 7 - Transcendental Functions490
- Ch. 8 - Techniques of Integration399
- Ch. 9 - First-Order Differential Equations66
- Ch. 10 - Infinite Sequences and Series132
- Ch. 11 - Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates58
Capitolo 2, Problema 54d
Find the limits in Exercises 53–58. Write ∞ or −∞ where appropriate.
lim x/(x² − 1) as
d. x→−1⁻
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Step 1: Understand the problem. We need to find the limit of the function \( \frac{x}{x^2 - 1} \) as \( x \) approaches \( -1 \) from the left (denoted as \( x \to -1^- \)). This involves analyzing the behavior of the function as \( x \) gets very close to \( -1 \) from values less than \( -1 \).
Step 2: Factor the denominator. The expression \( x^2 - 1 \) can be factored using the difference of squares formula: \( x^2 - 1 = (x - 1)(x + 1) \). This will help us understand the behavior of the function near \( x = -1 \).
Step 3: Analyze the sign of the denominator near \( x = -1 \). As \( x \to -1^- \), \( x + 1 \) approaches 0 from the negative side, and \( x - 1 \) is negative. Therefore, the product \( (x - 1)(x + 1) \) is positive.
Step 4: Consider the numerator. The numerator \( x \) approaches \( -1 \) as \( x \to -1^- \). Since \( x \) is negative and the denominator is positive, the overall expression \( \frac{x}{x^2 - 1} \) will be negative.
Step 5: Determine the limit. As \( x \to -1^- \), the denominator \( (x - 1)(x + 1) \) approaches 0, causing the fraction \( \frac{x}{x^2 - 1} \) to become very large in magnitude but negative in sign. Therefore, the limit is \( -\infty \).
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Limits
Limits are fundamental concepts in calculus that describe the behavior of a function as its input approaches a certain value. They help in understanding how functions behave near points of interest, including points of discontinuity or infinity. In this case, we are interested in the limit of the function as x approaches -1 from the left.
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One-sided limits refer to the value that a function approaches as the input approaches a specific point from one side only, either the left (denoted as x→a⁻) or the right (denoted as x→a⁺). This is crucial for analyzing functions that may behave differently from each side of a point, particularly at points of discontinuity or vertical asymptotes.
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Rational functions are expressions formed by the ratio of two polynomials. The behavior of these functions can vary significantly based on their numerator and denominator. In this limit problem, the function x/(x² - 1) is a rational function, and understanding its structure helps in determining the limit as x approaches -1, especially since the denominator can lead to undefined behavior.
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