References: Understanding Limits
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Limit (mathematics) - Wikipedia - Thorough coverage of limit definitions, notation, and foundational properties. Directly supports the intuitive and formal limit concepts introduced in this chapter.
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Limit of a function - Wikipedia - Detailed treatment of one-sided limits, infinite limits, and the epsilon-delta definition. Provides the rigorous underpinning for the graphical limit analysis in this chapter.
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One-sided limit - Wikipedia - Focused explanation of left-hand and right-hand limits with examples and notation. Essential companion to the chapter's discussion of when two-sided limits exist.
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Calculus: Early Transcendentals (9th Edition) - James Stewart - Cengage Learning - Chapter 2 presents limits with intuitive tables, graphs, and the precise definition, with extensive practice problems at multiple difficulty levels.
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Thomas' Calculus (15th Edition) - Joel Hass, Christopher Heil, Maurice Weir - Pearson - Chapters 2.1-2.4 provide an accessible graphical and numerical approach to understanding limits with strong visual examples.
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Limits Introduction - Khan Academy - Video lessons and interactive practice on limit concepts, notation, and estimation from graphs and tables aligned to AP curriculum.
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Intuitive Definition of a Limit - Paul's Online Math Notes - Clear worked examples showing how to estimate limits from tables and graphs, with common pitfalls highlighted.
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Limits and Continuity - Math is Fun - Gentle introduction to limits using everyday language and interactive examples, ideal for building initial intuition before formal definitions.
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Essence of Calculus, Chapter 7: Limits - 3Blue1Brown - Visual exploration of what limits really mean geometrically, helping students move beyond rote limit evaluation to genuine understanding.
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Limit Calculator - Symbolab - Step-by-step limit solver that shows intermediate algebraic steps, useful for checking work and understanding solution techniques.