Math Problem Statement

lim(x → 1) [(x² - x) / (x² + 2x - 3)]

Solution

The given limit expression is:

limx1x2xx2+2x3\lim_{{x \to 1}} \frac{{x^2 - x}}{{x^2 + 2x - 3}}

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Factor the denominator:

    The denominator is x2+2x3x^2 + 2x - 3. We can factor it as: x2+2x3=(x1)(x+3)x^2 + 2x - 3 = (x - 1)(x + 3)

  2. Factor the numerator:

    The numerator is x2xx^2 - x. We can factor this as: x2x=x(x1)x^2 - x = x(x - 1)

  3. Substitute the factored form:

    Substituting the factored forms of both the numerator and denominator, we get: limx1x(x1)(x1)(x+3)\lim_{{x \to 1}} \frac{{x(x - 1)}}{{(x - 1)(x + 3)}}

  4. Cancel common terms:

    The terms (x1)(x - 1) in the numerator and denominator can be canceled (since x1x \to 1, (x1)(x - 1) is not zero in the limit): limx1xx+3\lim_{{x \to 1}} \frac{x}{{x + 3}}

  5. Evaluate the limit:

    Now, substitute x=1x = 1: 11+3=14\frac{1}{{1 + 3}} = \frac{1}{4}

Final Answer:

limx1x2xx2+2x3=14\lim_{{x \to 1}} \frac{{x^2 - x}}{{x^2 + 2x - 3}} = \frac{1}{4}

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Here are five related questions for further practice:

  1. What is the limit limx2x24x25x+6\lim_{{x \to 2}} \frac{{x^2 - 4}}{{x^2 - 5x + 6}}?
  2. How do you evaluate limits using L'Hopital's Rule?
  3. Can all limits be evaluated by factoring?
  4. What happens if a limit results in 00\frac{0}{0}?
  5. How would you find the limit at infinity for a rational function?

Tip: Always check if the expression can be simplified or factored before applying more advanced techniques like L'Hopital's Rule.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Factoring
Rational Functions

Formulas

Factorization
Limit definition for rational functions

Theorems

Limit laws
Factorization methods

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12