1.

14 Infinite Limits and Vertical Asymptotes

Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #1
Identify the vertical asymptotes of each function.
1. 𝑓(𝑥) = 2. 𝑓(𝑥) =

3. 𝑓(𝑥) = tan(2𝑥) on the interval [0, 𝜋] 4. 𝑓(𝑥) =

Evaluate the limit.

5. lim 6. lim
→ →

7. lim 8. lim
→ →
1.14 Infinite Limits and Vertical Asymptotes
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #2
Identify the vertical asymptotes of each function.
1. 𝑓(𝑥) = 2. 𝑓(𝑥) =

3. 𝑓(𝑥) = cot on the interval [−𝜋, 𝜋] 4. 𝑓(𝑥) =

Evaluate the limit.

5. lim 6. lim
→ →

7. lim 8. lim
→ →
1.15 Limits at Infinity and Horizontal Asymptotes
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #1
Identify the horizontal asymptotes of each function.
√ ( )( )
1. 𝑓(𝑥) = 2. 𝑓(𝑥) = ( )

( )( )
3. 𝑓(𝑥) = ( ) 4. 𝑓(𝑥) =
√

Evaluate each limit.

5. lim 6. lim 4 +1 7. lim 8. lim −𝑥 cos 𝑥
→ →
→ →

9. lim sin 10. lim sin(6𝑥) 11. lim 12. lim cos
→
→ → →

13. lim 14. lim 3 sin 15. lim 16. lim

→ → → →
1.15 Limits at Infinity and Horizontal Asymptotes
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #2
Identify the horizontal asymptotes of each function.
1. 𝑓 𝑥 2. 𝑓 𝑥

√ √
3. 𝑓 𝑥 4. 𝑓 𝑥

Evaluate each limit.

5. lim 6. lim 3 2 7. lim 8. lim 𝑥 sin 𝑥
→ →
→ →

9. lim cos 10. lim cos 𝑥 11. lim 12. lim sin
→
→ → →

13. lim 14. lim 4 cos 15. lim 16. lim

→ → → →

Answers to 1.15 CA #2
1.7 Selecting Procedures for Determining Limits
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #1
Evaluate each imit.
1. lim 2. lim √2𝑥 + 4
→ √ →

3. lim 4. lim
√
→ →

5. lim 6. lim
→
→

7. lim √
→
8. lim
→

9. lim 10. lim

→ →
1.7 Selecting Procedures for Determining Limits
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #2
Evaluate each imit.
√
1. lim 2. lim
→ →

3. lim 4. lim
→ →

5. lim 6. lim
→
→

7. lim √2𝑥 − 5 8. lim

→ →

√ √ √
9. lim 10. lim
→ →
2.1 Average and Instantaneous Rate of Change
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #1
Find the average rate of change of each function on the given interval. Use appropriate units if necessary.
1. 𝑔(𝑥) = 4 − 𝑥 ; [1, 2] 2. 𝑓(𝑥) = sin 𝑥 on the interval 3. 𝑠(𝑡) = 𝑡 − 5𝑡 + 4; [−1, 3]
2 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 5. 𝑡 represents minutes
𝑠 represents meters

𝒇(𝒂 𝒉) 𝒇(𝒂)
Find the instantaneous rate of change of each function at the given x-value. Use the form 𝐥𝐢𝐦 .
𝒉→𝟎 𝒉
4. 𝑓(𝑥) = at 𝑥 = 4 5. 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 + 1 at 𝑥 = −2

𝒇(𝒙) 𝒇(𝒂)
Find the instantaneous rate of change of each function at the given x-value. Use the form 𝐥𝐢𝐦 .
𝒙→𝒂 𝒙 𝒂
6. 𝑓(𝑥) = 7√𝑥 at 𝑥 = 2 7. 𝑓(𝑥) = 5𝑥 − 2𝑥 at 𝑥 = −2

Each limit represents the instantaneous rate of change of a function. Identify the original function, and the
x-value of the instantaneous rate of change.
8. lim Function: 𝑓(𝑥) = 9. lim Function: 𝑓(𝑥) =
→ →

Instantaneous rate at 𝑥 = Instantaneous rate at 𝑥 =

( ) ( ) ( ) ( )
10. lim 11. lim
→ →

Function: 𝑓(𝑥) = Function: 𝑓(𝑥) =

Instantaneous rate at 𝑥 = Instantaneous rate at 𝑥 =

2.1 Average and Instantaneous Rate of Change
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #2
Find the average rate of change of each function on the given interval. Use appropriate units if necessary.
1. ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑥 − 2; [−1, 3] 2. 𝑓(𝑥) = cos 𝑥 on the interval 3. 𝑏(𝑤) = 𝑤 + 2 ; [−1, 2]
3 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 5. 𝑤 represents window panes
𝑏 represents cleaning bottles

𝒇(𝒂 𝒉) 𝒇(𝒂)
Find the instantaneous rate of change of each function at the given x-value. Use the form 𝐥𝐢𝐦 .
𝒉→𝟎 𝒉
4. 𝑓(𝑥) = at 𝑥 = 4 5. 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 − 1 at 𝑥 = 2

𝒇(𝒙) 𝒇(𝒂)
Find the instantaneous rate of change of each function at the given x-value. Use the form 𝐥𝐢𝐦 .
𝒙→𝒂 𝒙 𝒂
6. 𝑓(𝑥) = √5𝑥 at 𝑥 = 1 7. 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥 − 𝑥 + 2 at 𝑥 = −2

Each limit represents the instantaneous rate of change of a function. Identify the original function, and the
x-value of the instantaneous rate of change.
8. lim Function: 𝑓(𝑥) = 9. lim Function: 𝑓(𝑥) =
→
→

Instantaneous rate at 𝑥 = Instantaneous rate at 𝑥 =

( ) ( )
10. lim 11. lim
→ →

Function: 𝑓(𝑥) = Function: 𝑓(𝑥) =

Instantaneous rate at 𝑥 = Instantaneous rate at 𝑥 =

2.4 Differentiability and Continuity
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #1
Identify any 𝒙-values of the function that are not continuous and/or not differentiable.
y
1.



x
            

𝑥-values where the function is not continuous. 𝑥-values where the function is continuous, but not
differentiable.

y
2.


          

𝑥-values where the function is not continuous. 𝑥-values where the function is continuous, but not
differentiable.
2.4 Differentiability and Continuity
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #2
Identify any 𝒙-values of the function that are not continuous and/or not differentiable.
1. y


          

𝑥-values where the function is not continuous. 𝑥-values where the function is continuous, but not
differentiable.

2.
y


         

𝑥-values where the function is not continuous. 𝑥-values where the function is continuous, but not
differentiable.
2.5 The Power Rule
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #1
𝒅𝒚
Find .
𝒅𝒙
1. 𝑦 = 𝑥 2. 𝑦 = √𝑥 3. 𝑦 = 4. 𝑦 =
√

Find 𝒇 (𝒂) for each function at the given value of 𝒂.

5. 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥 6. 𝑓(𝑥) = 7. 𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑥
find 𝑓 (16). find 𝑓 (−2).
find 𝑓 (𝜋).

Find the equation of the tangent line of each function at the given value of 𝒙.
8. 𝑦 = 𝑥 at 𝑥 = 6 9. 𝑓(𝑥) = at 𝑥 = 2
2.5 The Power Rule
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #2
𝒅𝒚
Find .
𝒅𝒙
1. 𝑦 = 𝑥41 7 1 1
2. 𝑦 = √𝑥 3. 𝑦 = 4. 𝑦 = 6
𝑥3 √𝑥

Find 𝒇 (𝒂) for each function at the given value of 𝒂.

1 1
5. 𝑓(𝑥) = √𝑥 6. 𝑓(𝑥) = 7. 𝑓(𝑥) = 6
𝑥 √𝑥
find 𝑓 (49). find 𝑓 (−8). find 𝑓 (1).

Find the equation of the tangent line of each function at the given value of 𝒙.
8. 𝑦 = 𝑥 at 𝑥 = −2 9. 𝑦 = √𝑥 at 𝑥 = 8
2.6 Constant, Const. Multiple, Sum/Diff Rules
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #1
Find the derivative of each function.
1. 𝑦 = 3𝑥 − 2𝑥 − 7𝑥 2. 𝑉(𝑟) = 𝜋𝑟 3. 𝑓(𝑥) = +

4. 𝑦 = √𝑥 + 8 √𝑥 5. 𝑦 = − 𝑥 + 𝑒𝑥

Find the 𝒙-value(s) where the function has a horizontal tangent.

6. 𝑓(𝑥) = − 3𝑥 + 9𝑥 − 10 7. 𝑓(𝑥) = +𝑥 +𝑥 +1

Find the equations of the tangent AND normal lines of each function at the given value of 𝒙.
8. 𝑦 = 𝑥 + 6𝑥 + 9 at 𝑥 = −2 9. 𝑓(𝑥) = −2√𝑥 + 4𝑥 at 𝑥 = 9

Tangent: ______________________ Tangent: _______________________

Normal: ______________________ Normal: _______________________

Are the functions differentiable at the given value of 𝒙?
10. At 𝑥 = 2. 11. At 𝑥 = 1.
− 3𝑥 + 2, 𝑥<2 𝑥− , 𝑥≤1
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) =
𝑥 − 3𝑥 + 3, 𝑥 ≥ 2 2𝑥 − , 𝑥>1
√

What values of 𝒂 and 𝒃 would make the function differentiable at the given value of 𝒙?
12. At 𝑥 = −1 13. At 𝑥 = 1.
𝑥 − 𝑎𝑥 + 4, 𝑥 ≤ −1 𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥, 𝑥 < 1
𝑓(𝑥) = 𝑓(𝑥) =
𝑎𝑥 + 𝑏𝑥 − 2, 𝑥 > −1 𝑥 − 𝑏, 𝑥≥1
2.6 Constant, Const. Multiple, Sum/Diff Rules
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #2
Find the derivative of each function.
1. 𝑠 𝑡 16𝑡 40𝑡 5 2. 𝑓 𝑥 3. 𝑦 𝑥 4𝑥
√ √

4. 𝑓 𝑥 2𝑒 5. 𝑓 𝑥 4𝑥 𝜋

Find the 𝒙-value(s) where the function has a horizontal tangent.

6. 𝑓 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 2 7. 𝑓 𝑥 3𝑥 10𝑥 5

Find the equations of the tangent AND normal lines of each function at the given value of 𝒙.
8. 𝑦 𝑥 3 at 𝑥 2 9. 𝑔 𝑥 5 at 𝑥 4

Tangent: ______________________ Tangent: _______________________

Normal: ______________________ Normal: _______________________

Are the functions differentiable at the given value of 𝒙?
10. At 𝑥 2. 11. At 𝑥 3.
4𝑥 16𝑥, 𝑥 2 3𝑥 2𝑥 6, 𝑥 3
𝑓 𝑥 𝑓 𝑥
𝑥 3𝑥 4, 𝑥 2 7𝑥 𝑥 , 𝑥 3

What values of 𝒂 and 𝒃 would make the function differentiable at the given value of 𝒙?
12. At 𝑥 2 13. At 𝑥 1.
𝑎𝑥 𝑏, 𝑥 2 𝑎
𝑓 𝑥 3𝑥 𝑏, 𝑥 1
𝑥 𝑎, 𝑥 2 𝑓 𝑥 𝑥
𝑏𝑥 4, 𝑥 1

Answers to 2.6 CA #2
1 6
1. 𝑠 𝑡 32𝑡 40 2. 𝑓 𝑥 5 3. 3𝑥 4 4. 𝑓 𝑥
2 𝑥3 5 𝑥7
8. T: 𝑦 𝑥 2
5. 𝑓 𝑥 14𝑥 6. 𝑥 0, 1, 7. 𝑥 0, 5, 4
N: 𝑦 𝑥 2

9. T: 𝑦 4 𝑥 4 10. No. Continuous, but 11. No, not

12. 𝑎 4, 𝑏 8 13. 𝑎 , 𝑏
N: 𝑦 4 4 𝑥 4 not differentiable. continuous.
2.7 Derivatives of 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝒙, 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝒙, 𝒆𝒙 , and 𝐥𝐧 𝒙
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #1
Find the derivative of each function.
1. 𝑓(𝑥) = 8 sin 𝑥 + 2𝑒 2. 𝑓(𝑥) = 5𝑒 − cos 𝑥 + 3𝑥 3. 𝑓(𝑥) = 6 ln 𝑥 − 2 cos 𝑥 + 𝑒

4. 𝑓(𝑥) = 4 − 2 sin 𝑥 − 5. 𝑓(𝑥) = 3 cos 𝑥 + 2 log 𝑥 + 5𝑒

Find the value of the derivative at the given point.

6. If 𝑓(𝑥) = 6 ln 𝑥 + 𝑥 , find 𝑓 (3) 7. If 𝑓(𝑥) = 2 sin 𝑥 − cos 𝑥, find 𝑓

8. If 𝑓(𝑥) = 3 cos 𝑥 + 9𝑒 , find 𝑓 (0) 9. If 𝑓(𝑥) = 4 ln 𝑥 − 3𝑒 + 𝑒, find 𝑓 (1)

2.7 Derivatives of 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝒙, 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝒙, 𝒆𝒙 , and 𝐥𝐧 𝒙
Calculus Name: _____________________________ CA #2
Find the derivative of each function.
1. 𝑓(𝑥) = 6 cos 𝑥 + 5𝑒 2. 𝑓(𝑥) = −2𝑒 − sin 𝑥 + 3. 𝑓(𝑥) = 9 − cos 𝑥 +

4. 𝑓(𝑥) = 7 sin 𝑥 − 3 log 𝑥 − 𝑒 5. 𝑓(𝑥) = 3 ln 𝑥 − 12 sin 𝑥 + 𝑒

Find the value of the derivative at the given point.

6. If 𝑓(𝑥) = 8 ln 𝑥 + 𝑥 + 𝜋, find 𝑓 (2) 7. If 𝑓(𝑥) = −5 cos 𝑥 − sin 𝑥, find 𝑓

8. If 𝑓(𝑥) = 6 sin 𝑥 − 2𝑒 , find 𝑓 (0) 9. If 𝑓(𝑥) = 8 ln 𝑥 + 4𝑒 , find 𝑓 (1)