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OpenStudy (anonymous):

could anyone explain the definition of "limit"

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The definition of a limit is inadequate to prove anything rigorously about it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The definition of a limit is inadequate to prove anything rigorously about it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I didn't get it

OpenStudy (across):

Think of a limit as something that happens when you get infinitely close to something, but don't reach it.

OpenStudy (across):

For example, suppose I have the following curve, and I decide to measure the area u|dw:1317490684512:dw|nder it using a rectangle:

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