Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 10 - Section 10.3 - Limits and Continuity: Algebraic Viewpoint - Exercises - Page 721: 101

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Work Step by Step

For example, $\displaystyle \lim_{x\rightarrow 1}\frac{(x-1)^{2}}{(x-1)}$ is a $\displaystyle \frac{0}{0}$ form. After cancelling the common term, the limit equals $=\displaystyle \lim_{x\rightarrow 1}(x-1)=0-0=0$ Another example, $\displaystyle \lim_{x\rightarrow\infty}\frac{3x^{2}+x-85}{4x^{2}+1}$ is a $\displaystyle \frac{\infty}{\infty}$ form. After applying theorem 10.2, we can discard all but the leading terms and we get the limit: $=\displaystyle \lim_{x\rightarrow\infty}\frac{3x^{2}}{4x^{2}}=\lim_{x\rightarrow\infty}\frac{3}{4}$=$\displaystyle \frac{3}{4}$
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