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| − | + | Both <math>x^2-1</math> and <math>x-1</math> approach 0 as <math>x</math> approaches <math>1</math>, using the L'Hôpital's rule, we have <math>\lim \limits_{x\to 1}\frac{x^2-1}{x-1} = \lim \limits_{x\to 1}\frac{2x}{1} = 2</math>. | |
| + | Thus, the answer is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(D)}\ 2}</math>. | ||
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| + | ~ MATH__is__FUN | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 06:53, 3 December 2023
Problem
The limit of 
as 
approaches 
as a limit is:
Solution
Both 
and 
approach 0 as approaches , using the L'Hôpital's rule, we have 
.
Thus, the answer is 
.
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See Also
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