Rational FunctionsWith Limits

What is a limit?

As x approaches a value, a limit will tell you what the y-value does.

You will be looking at limits graphically.

From the left and from the right…

Evaluate the following: 

 

 

Evaluate the following:f(-3)=

 

 

 

Evaluate the following:f(3)=

 

 

 

Evaluate the following:f(1)=

 

 

 

End Behavior = Limits at Infinity

State the limits at infinity

State the limits at infinity

Homework

Worksheet◦I know there are problems that I have selected

that we have not talked about. (#8, #9)◦I want you to think critically and we will talk

about them tomorrow!

For extra help - go to www.khanacademy.org and search “limits”. Click on “Introduction to Limits” and “Limits Examples”