key term - X Approaches a Specific Value

Definition

When we say "x approaches a specific value," it means that the variable x gets arbitrarily close to that particular value without actually reaching it.

Related terms

Limit:

The limit of a function represents the value that the function approaches as its input (x) gets arbitrarily close to a certain point.

Asymptote:

An asymptote is a line or curve that a graph approaches but never touches. It can be horizontal, vertical, or slanted.

Converge/Diverge: When a sequence or series of numbers converges, it means that its terms approach a finite limit. On the other hand, if they do not approach any finite limit, they diverge.