Understanding Undefined Limits: The Truth About x=0 and Infinity

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The discussion revolves around the concept of limits in calculus, specifically focusing on the evaluation of limits as they approach undefined values, such as when x approaches 0.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants explore the nature of limits approaching undefined values, questioning whether a limit that results in a division by zero can be considered infinite. There is also a mention of needing clarification on the relationship between limits and the behavior of functions near critical points.

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The discussion appears to be ongoing, with participants sharing their thoughts and questioning each other's reasoning. Some participants express uncertainty about the definitions and implications of limits, while others provide informal responses without reaching a consensus.

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There is a mix of informal conversation and serious inquiry, with one participant mistakenly posting in the wrong thread, indicating a potential distraction from the main topic. Additionally, there is a reference to a separate limit question that may not be directly related to the original discussion.

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This question doesn't apply to any question I am working on, I am just trying to jog my memory.

If we are evaluating a limit and get the limit as x approaches 0 is 35/0 (for example!), the limit is still undefined correct? For some reason my mind is telling me it represents infinity... but I don't think this is right. lol.
 
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lol btw, title was supposed to read "SIMPLE limit question." :)
 
the limit is [tex]\infty[/tex], because you never actually hit 0. btw, are you m or f?
 
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Thanks for the help on 2 of my questions today, btw.
 
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Find the coordinates of the point on the curve f(x)=3x^2-4x, where the tangent is parallel to the line y=8x.


Ok i know the slope of the tangent is 8.

and i know the formula is m=[f(a+h)-f(a)]/h

i need a hint please
 
wrong thread.:confused:
 

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