Limits and Continuity

Lesson 9

Math

Unit 9

11th Grade

Lesson 9 of 9

Objective


Sketch functions given limits and continuity requirements.

Criteria for Success


  1. Use specifications about limits to sketch functions. 
  2. Identify and use continuity requirements to sketch functions. 
  3. Use limit notation appropriately for right-hand, left-hand, and actual limits. 

Tips for Teachers


This lesson is aligned to the Learning Objectives and Essential Knowledge described in the College Board's AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC Course and Exam Description:

LO1.1A(b): EK1.1A1, EK1.1A2, EK1.1A3

LO1.1B: EK1.1B1

LO1.2A: EK1.2A1

Note: This lesson will also serve as the review for this unit.

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Anchor Problems

25-30 minutes


Problem 1

For the function $${f(x)}$$, given below, determine the following:

Let $${f(x)}=\begin{Bmatrix} x^2-5 & x\leq 3 \\ x+2 & x>3 \end{Bmatrix}$$

  1. The left-hand limit at $${{{{x=3}}}}$$
  2. The right-hand limit at $${{{{x=3}}}}$$
  3. The limit at $${{{{x=3}}}}$$
  4. The value of the function at $${{{{x=3}}}}$$

Write your answers in limit notation.

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Problem 2

Draw a picture of a function with the following properties:

$${\lim_{x\rightarrow a^+}f(x)\neq \lim_{x\rightarrow a^-}f(x)}$$

$${\lim_{x\rightarrow a^+}f(x) = f(a)}$$

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Target Task

5-10 minutes


Draw the picture of a function where $${f(c)=\lim_{x\rightarrow c^+}f(x)}$$, but the limit at $${x=c}$$ does not exist.

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