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Solution 27970: Calculating Limits Using the TI-Nspire™ CAS Family Line.

How do I calculate limits using my TI-Nspire CAS handheld and computer software?

To calculate limits using the TI-Nspire CAS handheld or computer software, the "Calculator" or "Scratchpad" Application and "Limit" function must be used. Follow the steps below to calculate the limit for the example function.

 

Example: Find the limit of the function (x+1)/(x-1) as x approaches 3.

• Press [home] [A].

• Press [menu] [4] [4]

• Press [X] [tab].
• Press [3] [tab] [tab].
• Press [(] [X] [+] [1].
• Press [)] [/] [(].
• Press [x] [-] [1] [)].
• Press [enter].

Please see the TI-Nspire CAS family guidebooks for additional information.