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A hole in a graph

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As approaches , what value does approach? Answer with an integer.

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A whole number, a decimal, a fraction like 3/8 or a percent.

Hint

Plugging in gives ; look for a common factor.

Solution
  1. At the numerator and the denominator are both .
  2. The numerator factors as .
  3. For the ratio equals .
  4. So the limit is .

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