September 26, 2013

Topics to know for Chapter 1 Exam

1) How to evaluate limits numerically by
table, graphically, and algebraically.
2) Know what a limit is and what it
means.
3) Know the properties of limits.
4) Know the algebraic techniques when
finding a limit. (factoring, rationalizing
the numerator or the denominator,
adding fractions).
5) Know when a limit does not exist.
6) Know how to find limits involving x.
7) Be able to find the vertical
asymptotes for a function.
8) Be able to find the missing constants
in a piecewise function which will make
the function continuous.
9) Know the three criteria for a function
to be continuous at a point.
10) Know the difference and be able to
tell me the removeable and
nonremoveable discontinuities given a
function.
11) Use the Intermediate Value
Thereom and what needs to be shown
in order to use it.
12) Be able to find one sided limits and
what a one sided limit tells you.
13) Know and be able to use the two
special trigonometric limits in order to
find other trigonometric limits.