# Finding limits from graphs

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##### Examples
###### Lessons
1. For the function f whose graph is shown, state the following:

1. $\lim_{x \to -5^-} f(x)$
$\lim_{x \to -5^+} f(x)$
$\lim_{x \to -5} f(x)$
$f(-5)$
2. $\lim_{x \to -2^-} f(x)$
$\lim_{x \to -2^+} f(x)$
$\lim_{x \to -2} f(x)$
$f(-2)$
3. $\lim_{x \to 1^-} f(x)$
$\lim_{x \to 1^+} f(x)$
$\lim_{x \to 1} f(x)$
$f(1)$
4. $\lim_{x \to 4^-} f(x)$
$\lim_{x \to 4^+} f(x)$
$\lim_{x \to 4} f(x)$
$f(4)$
5. $\lim_{x \to 5^-} f(x)$
$\lim_{x \to 5^+} f(x)$
$\lim_{x \to 5} f(x)$
$f(5)$
###### Topic Notes
Limit is an important instrument that helps us understand ideas in the realm of Calculus. In this section, we will learn how to find the limit of a function graphically using one-sided limits and two-sided limits.
DEFINITION:
left-hand limit: $\lim_{x \to a^-} f(x) = L$
We say "the limit of f(x), as x approaches a from the negative direction, equals L".
It means that the value of f(x) becomes closer and closer to L as x approaches a from the left, but x is not equal to a.

DEFINITION:
right-hand limit: $\lim_{x \to a^+} f(x) = L$
We say "the limit of f(x), as x approaches a from the positive direction, equals L".
It means that the value of f(x) becomes closer and closer to L as x approaches a from the right, but x is not equal to a.

DEFINITION:
$\lim_{x \to a} f(x) = L$ if and only if $\lim_{x \to a^+} f(x) = L$ and $\lim_{x \to a^-} f(x) = L$