Limits Flashcards
Limit
A value that a function approaches as that functions input gets closer to a number
Function
An expression, rule or law defining relationship between an independent value and a dependent value
Independent Value
A variable not defined by variation of another, without limits, with an arbitrary constant
Dependent Variable
The variable being measured or studied where upper and lower limits are defined properly.
Real Numbers
A quantity expressed as an infinite decimal expansion
Real-Valued Function
A function taking on only real numbers for a value.
Left hand limit and Right hand limit
A limit of a function as it approaches from the left-hand side, whilst vice versa for the right.
Piecewise function
A function defined by multiple sub-functions, each sub-function applying to a certain interval of the main functions domain.
Rational Function
A function that can be written as a polynomial divided by polynomials