2.2 The Limit of a Function

OpenStax Calculus Volume 1 — Section 2.2

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the intuitive meaning of \(\lim_{x \to a} f(x) = L\)

  • Evaluate limits from tables and graphs

  • Compute one-sided limits \(\lim_{x \to a^+}\) and \(\lim_{x \to a^-}\)

  • Determine when a limit does not exist (DNE) and explain why

Key Concepts

To be filled during study.

Practice Problems

To be completed with textbook exercises.

Section Summary

To be written after completing the section.

Study Notes

Personal observations and connections to engineering work.