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Which properties of limits are applicable to find the limit of a rational function at a particular point?
The degree of the quotient functions determines the characteristics of the behavior of limits of given rational functions.
The limit of a rational function is determined in the
following way:
Recognize the Rational Function:
Firstly, it is required to recognize whether a function is rational
function. It must be is the form of f(x)/g(x), where f(x) and g(x)
are polynomials and g(x) is not equal to zero.
Direct Substitution:
Find the value of function at given point by directly substituting
the value in place of input variable in the function. If we get any
one of the indeterminate forms (0 x ?, ? x ?, ?/?, 0/0, ? - ?,
00, ?0 and 1?), then we should
jump to the next step. Otherwise, we get our answer
Factorization:
Now, factorize the numerator and denominator of the given function
as much as possible and rewrite the function after cancelling out
all the common factors
Apply Limits:
Now, substitute the given limits in the function so obtained and
obtain the required answer.