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A hole in a graph
As approaches , what value does approach? Answer with an integer.
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Hint
Plugging in gives ; look for a common factor.
Solution
- At the numerator and the denominator are both .
- The numerator factors as .
- For the ratio equals .
- So the limit is .
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