Limits
Understand the limits of sequences and functions, and build the foundation for calculus.
Sequences
The Index
Recursive Sequences
Increasing or Decreasing
Bounded
Decimal Expansions
Approximating a Number
Level Check
Sequences as Functions
Properties on a Graph
Starting Index
Arithmetic Sequences
Geometric Sequences
Geometric Behavior
Level Check
Hitting the Target
The Limit
Any Target Size
Looping Toward the Target
Comparing Powers
Comparing Coefficients
Limits on a Graph
Finitely Many Exceptions
Leaving the Target
The Limit Does Not Exist
Goes To Infinity
Goes To Negative Infinity
Infinity on a Graph
Comparing Geometric Sequences
Vertical Asymptotes
Piecewise Functions
One-Sided Limits
Finding One-Sided Limits
Level Review
The Limit
Approaching with Intervals
Defining Intervals
The Limit Definition
Limit vs Value
The One-Sided Definition
Building Functions
Level Review
To Infinity
To Minus Infinity
Disagreeing Sides
Oscillations
Classifying Limits
Finitely Many Points
Level Review
Sweeping to Infinity
Converging at Infinity
Infinity at Infinity
Oscillations at Infinity
Limits at Negative Infinity
Level Review
Sum Rule for Limits
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Dangerous Sums
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Product Rule for Limits
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Dangerous Products
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Power Rule for Limits
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Limits of Exponents
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Limits of Logarithms
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Limits of Trig Functions
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Limits of Power Functions
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Limits of Polynomials
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Limits of Reciprocals
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Vertical Asymptotes
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Comparing Powers
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Comparing Coefficients
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Estimating Limits
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The Squeeze Theorem
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Applying the Squeeze Theorem
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Squeezing Sine
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Squeezing Cosine
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Continuity at a Point
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Jump Discontinuities
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Removable Discontinuities
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Infinite Discontinuities
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Eliminating Discontinuities
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Continuous on an Interval
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Continuous Everywhere
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Algebra of Continuity
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Discontinuities in Measurements
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The Intermediate Value Theorem
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Using the IVT
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Proving the Solutions Exist
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Root Finding
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Approximating the Solution
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Course description
In this course, you'll build an understanding of limits — a foundational idea in calculus. Starting with sequences on number lines and graphs, you'll develop intuition for convergence before formalizing what it means for a limit to exist. You'll then extend these ideas to functions, explore continuity, and apply the Intermediate Value Theorem.
Topics covered
- Sequences
- Limits of Sequences
- Limits of Functions
- Convergence
- Divergence
- Continuity of Functions
- Intermediate Value Theorem
- Euler's Number
Prerequisites and next steps
You should start the course with a foundation in algebra and the basics of functions, including graphing equations. When you finish, you'll be well-prepared to learn about derivatives and integrals.