Calculus with Applications (10th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - The Derivative - Chapter Review - Review Exercises - Page 189: 24

Answer

The limit does not exist.

Work Step by Step

$\lim\limits_{x\to-3} \frac{2x+5}{x+3}$ This is division of polynomials. The polynomial on the denominator becomes zero after substitution of the value $-3$. The left-hand limit $\ne$ the right-hand limit, as illustrated by the graph. $\therefore$ The limit does not exist.
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