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Worksheets›Calculus›Limits›One-sided limits and continuity

One-Sided Limits and Continuity Worksheets

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Easy: One-sided limits

  1. 1.limx→−1− f(x)xy−6−4−20246−6−4−20246
  2. 2.limx→1− f(x)xy−6−4−20246−6−4−20246
  3. 3.limx→−1− f(x)xy−6−4−20246−6−4−20246
  4. 4.limx→−3+ f(x)xy−6−4−20246−6−4−20246
  5. 5.limx→2− f(x)xy−6−4−20246−6−4−20246
  6. 6.limx→1+ f(x)xy−6−4−20246−6−4−20246
Preview shows 6 of 12 questions. Every sheet is new; open it to change any question.

Worksheet variations

The left-hand limit is the height the graph approaches as x comes toward a from the left; the right-hand limit is the height it approaches from the right. The two-sided limit exists only when they are equal. An open dot is a point that is missing; a closed dot shows the function's value. f is continuous at a when the limit exists and equals f(a). When the one-sided limits differ it's a jump; when they agree but f(a) is different or missing it's a removable discontinuity (a hole).

Easylimx→0− f(x)xy−6−4−20246−6−4−20246One-sided limitsMediumf(−1)xy−6−4−20246−6−4−20246Two-sided limits and function valuesHardIs f continuous at x = −3? If not, name the type of discontinuity.xy−6−4−20246−6−4−20246Continuity

How to solve it: a worked example

Use the graph of y = f(x) to answer each question.

  1. Startlimx→−1− f(x)xy−6−4−20246−6−4−20246
  2. Follow the graph toward x = −1 from the leftlimx→−1− f(x) = −2
  3. Answer−2

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Reading the closed dot as the limit instead of the height the graph approaches.
  • Saying the limit exists when only one side reaches the point.
  • Calling a hole a jump discontinuity.

Tip: tick “Step-by-step answer key” in the generator to print each step for marking.

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FAQ

Can a limit exist where the function isn't defined?

Yes. At a hole, the graph approaches the same height from both sides, so the limit exists even though f(a) is undefined.

What are the three conditions for continuity at a point?

f(a) is defined, the limit as x → a exists, and the limit equals f(a). If any one fails, f is not continuous there.

Is every worksheet different?

Yes. Numbers are generated each time, and the answer key is calculated for that sheet. Swap any single question and its answer updates too.

Can I mix one-sided limits and continuity with other skills?

Yes. In the generator, add more skills; each gets its own section on the sheet with its own instructions.

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