Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
lim(x→2) represents finding the limit of a function as x approaches 2. It signifies evaluating what value the function gets close to as x gets arbitrarily close to 2.
Related terms
One-Sided Limit: A one-sided limit involves looking at the behavior of a function from only one direction, either from approaching from positive values (right-hand limit) or negative values (left-hand limit).
A discontinuity in a function refers to a point where there is an abrupt jump, break, or hole in the graph. It indicates that the limit does not exist at that specific point.