Limits of
rational functions |
The limit of a rational function at infinity
containing roots (irrational expressions) |
The limit of a rational function at
a point
containing irrational expressions, use of substitution |
Evaluating
the limit of a rational function
containing irrational expressions using rationalization |
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The limit of a rational function at infinity
containing roots (irrational expressions) |
We
use the same method we used to
evaluate the limit of a rational function at infinity
that is, isolate and cancel
a common factor of x
from both the numerator and denominator and than find the limit
of the equivalent expression. |
Example: Evaluate
the limit |
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Solution: |
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Example: Evaluate
the limit |
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Solution: |
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The limit of a rational function at a point containing
irrational expressions use of substitution |
Use of the method of substitution to avoid the indeterminate form of an expression. |
Example: Evaluate
the limit |
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Solution:
Let substitute, x
+ 1 = y6,
then as x
®
0 then
y
®
1,
therefore |
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Example: Evaluate
the limit |
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Solution:
Let substitute, x
= y12,
then as x
®
1 then
y
®
1,
therefore |
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Evaluating
the limit of a rational function
containing irrational expressions using rationalization |
To
avoid the
indeterminate form of the irrational expression we rationalize
the numerator or the denominator as
appropriate. |
Example: Evaluate
the limit |
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Solution:
Let rationalize
the numerator, |
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Example: Evaluate
the limit |
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Solution:
Let rationalize
both the numerator
and denominator, |
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