Unit 5: Calculus

Topic 5.1: Introduction to Differentiation Questions

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1conclude1 mark
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If the left and right limits at x = 4 are different, what can you conclude?
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2state1 mark
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If lim_(x→2) f(x)=7, which statement is true?
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3evaluate1 mark
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Evaluate lim_(x→5)(3x-4).
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4evaluate1 mark
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Evaluate lim_(x→3)(x^2-9)/(x-3).
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5state1 mark
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If lim_(x→1^-)f(x)=2 and lim_(x→1^+)f(x)=2, then lim_(x→1)f(x) =
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6evaluate2 marks
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Evaluate lim_(x→2)(x^2+3x-1).
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7evaluate2 marks
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Evaluate lim_(x→4)(x^2-16)/(x-4).
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8estimate3 marks
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A table shows f(x) → 7 as x → 2 from both side. Estimate lim_(x→2)f(x) and state what the table tells you about f(2).
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9explain3 marks
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For f(x) = (x² − 1)/(x − 1):
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10determine3 marks
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A piecewise function has both one-sided limits equal to 4 at x=a, but f(a)=-3. Determine lim_(x→ a)f(x) and comment on continuity.
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11explain2 marks
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Given lim_(x→3^-)f(x)=5 and lim_(x→3^+)f(x)=7, explain whether lim_(x→3)f(x) exist.
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12find2 marks
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A graph approaches y=2 as x approaches 1 from both side, but f(1)=10. Find lim_(x→1)f(x).
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13evaluate2 marks
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Evaluate lim_(x→0)((x+1)^2-1)(x).
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14find4 marks
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A population model gives P(t)=(t^2-25)/(t-5). Use limits to find the rate indicator at t=5 and interpret your answer.
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15investigate3 marks
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For g(x)=(|x|)/(x), find both one-sided limits at x=0 and state whether the two-sided limit exist.
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