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jim f@

[jim f@|jim f@] is defined as the limit of f(x) as x approaches a, where the limit exists or is ±∞.

Definition

jim f@ is defined as the limit of f(x) as x approaches a, where the limit exists or is ±∞. If the values of f are negative and approach -∞, then jim f@ = -∞.

Effects

jim f@ [jim f@|jim f@) equals the limit of f@) minus f@) plus f@) minus the limit of Se 'a-atf «@). Multiply and divide f(x) - f(a) by x-a to derive f'(a) = f@) - 0 + f(a).

Examples

jim f@ Suppose we want g(x) to evaluate [jim f@|jim f@) and arrive at the indeterminate form oo. The indeterminate forms 0° and 1% can be handled similarly.