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The limit does not exist

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From speed limits to limited capacity elevators, we're used to limits in our daily lives. But, what about in mathematics? Limits are essential to calculus and are used to define continuity, derivatives, and integrals. Take this lesson and find out more...

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This lesson explains the concept of a limit (in Calculus) from various points of view.
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Here's a Khan Academy lesson: an introduction on limits.
Limits can be tough to grasp at first glance. So, when you need a break, check out Arthur Benjamin's mathemagic.
Having trouble remembering the order of operations? Let's raise the stakes a little bit. What if the future of your (theoretical) kingdom depended on it? Garth Sundem creates a world in which PEMDAS is the hero but only heroic when in the proper order.
Wanna see all the TED-Ed Lessons on math? Check out this series titled Math in Real Life.

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