Math Problem Statement

Apply the limit rules to find lim_{x→1} (x^2 + 3x - 4) and explain your steps.

Solution

Let's solve the limit problem provided in the image:

We are asked to compute the following limit:

limx1(x2+3x4)\lim_{{x \to 1}} (x^2 + 3x - 4)

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Substitute the value of x=1x = 1 into the function: Since this is a polynomial, and polynomials are continuous, we can directly substitute x=1x = 1 into the expression x2+3x4x^2 + 3x - 4.

    Substituting x=1x = 1:

    12+3(1)4=1+34=01^2 + 3(1) - 4 = 1 + 3 - 4 = 0

  2. Conclusion: The limit evaluates to 00.

Thus, the final answer is:

limx1(x2+3x4)=0\lim_{{x \to 1}} (x^2 + 3x - 4) = 0

Would you like further clarification on any of these steps?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What is limx2(x2+3x4)\lim_{{x \to 2}} (x^2 + 3x - 4)?
  2. How would you solve limx1(2x25x+3)\lim_{{x \to 1}} (2x^2 - 5x + 3)?
  3. What is the limit of limx1(x2+3x4)\lim_{{x \to -1}} (x^2 + 3x - 4)?
  4. Can you evaluate limx1x2+3x4x1\lim_{{x \to 1}} \frac{x^2 + 3x - 4}{x - 1}?
  5. How does the substitution method work for other types of functions, such as rational or trigonometric functions?

Tip: For polynomial functions, direct substitution is a valid and effective method for finding limits, since polynomials are continuous over all real numbers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Polynomials
Direct Substitution

Formulas

lim_{x→a} f(x) = f(a) for continuous functions

Theorems

Limit Continuity Theorem for Polynomials

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12 (High School Calculus)