Lesson #13
Delta-Epsilon Definition
of a Limit
Quote of the Day:
"In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to
them." -- Johann von Neumann
Objectives:
The student will apply the delta-epsilon definition of a limit
to problems involving limits.
1. Collect Homework.
2. The epsilon-delta definition of the limit:
Think of the deltas and epsilons as tolerance
or intervals along the x- and y-axes.
3. Example:
4. Delta Epsilon Song:
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