Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - A Preview of Calculus: The Limit, Derivative, and Integral of a Function - 14.1 Finding Limits Using Tables and Graphs - 14.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 877: 37

Answer

The limit doesn't exist.

Work Step by Step

As we can see on the graph as $x$ is getting closer and closer to $1$ from the left, the function values are getting closer and closer to $3$. However, as $x$ is getting closer and closer to $1$ from the right, the function values are getting closer and closer to $2$. $2\ne3$, thus the limit doesn't exist.
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