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Explain the Concept of a Limit

Explain in plain language what a limit is and why it is different from the function value.

PrecalculusCommon Core HSF-IF.C.7F-IFVerified correct โœ“

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Explain what it means to say that the limit of f(x) as x approaches 7 equals 68. Why might the limit exist even if f(7) is undefined? Give an example.
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Explain what it means to say that the limit of f(x) as x approaches 18 equals 73. Why might the limit exist even if f(18) is undefined? Give an example.
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