Unit 1B

Limits

Lesson 2: Algebraic Limits


Practice

Once you feel confident with piecewise functions, click on the Practice tab and complete problem 1. Check your answers by going to the Solutions tab.

Instructions:
Click the Download File button to download a printable PDF of the questions. Answer each of the following practice questions on a separate piece of paper. Step by step solutions are provided under the Solutions tab. You will learn the material more thoroughly if you complete the questions before checking the answers.

1.
Sketch the graph of the following piecewise function.

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1.
Sketch the graph of the following piecewise function.

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