The problem in the image is a limit problem of the form:

$\lim_{x \to 1} \left( \frac{x^3 - 1}{x - 1} \right)$

This type of problem often involves factoring the numerator to cancel out the denominator, and it's common in exercises related to limits, continuity, and algebraic simplifications.

Here are 30 similar problems, both with positive and negative powers, designed for practicing limits that involve factoring, L'Hopital's Rule, or other techniques:

Similar Limit Problems:

1. $\lim_{x \to 2} \left( \frac{x^3 - 8}{x - 2} \right)$
2. $\lim_{x \to -1} \left( \frac{x^2 - 1}{x + 1} \right)$
3. $\lim_{x \to 1} \left( \frac{x^4 - 1}{x - 1} \right)$
4. $\lim_{x \to 3} \left( \frac{x^3 - 27}{x - 3} \right)$
5. $\lim_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{x^5 - 1}{x} \right)$
6. $\lim_{x \to 1} \left( \frac{x^2 - 1}{x^2 - 1} \right)$
7. $\lim_{x \to -2} \left( \frac{x^2 - 4}{x + 2} \right)$
8. $\lim_{x \to 1} \left( \frac{x^4 - 1}{x^2 - 1} \right)$
9. $\lim_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{x^4 - 1}{x - 1} \right)$
10. $\lim_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{e^x - 1}{x} \right)$
11. $\lim_{x \to 1} \left( \frac{x^5 - 1}{x - 1} \right)$
12. $\lim_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{x^4 - x}{x} \right)$
13. $\lim_{x \to 2} \left( \frac{x^4 - 16}{x - 2} \right)$
14. $\lim_{x \to 1} \left( \frac{x^2 - 2x + 1}{x - 1} \right)$
15. $\lim_{x \to 1} \left( \frac{x^3 - 1}{x^2 - 1} \right)$
16. $\lim_{x \to 4} \left( \frac{x^2 - 16}{x - 4} \right)$
17. $\lim_{x \to 1} \left( \frac{x^6 - 1}{x - 1} \right)$
18. $\lim_{x \to 1} \left( \frac{x^3 - 27}{x - 3} \right)$
19. $\lim_{x \to 1} \left( \frac{x^3 - 1}{x^3 - 1} \right)$
20. $\lim_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{\ln(1 + x)}{x} \right)$
21. $\lim_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{\sin(x)}{x} \right)$
22. $\lim_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{\tan(x)}{x} \right)$
23. $\lim_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{\cos(x) - 1}{x^2} \right)$
24. $\lim_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{x^3}{x} \right)$
25. $\lim_{x \to 2} \left( \frac{x^2 + 4x + 4}{x - 2} \right)$
26. $\lim_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{1 - \cos(x)}{x^2} \right)$
27. $\lim_{x \to 2} \left( \frac{x^5 - 32}{x - 2} \right)$
28. $\lim_{x \to 1} \left( \frac{1}{x - 1} \right)$
29. $\lim_{x \to 1} \left( \frac{x^3 - 2x + 1}{x - 1} \right)$
30. $\lim_{x \to 3} \left( \frac{x^4 - 81}{x - 3} \right)$

These problems involve using a combination of algebraic techniques, such as factoring polynomials or using L'Hopital's rule when necessary.

Would you like details or explanations on how to solve any of these?

Here are 5 related questions:

1. How do you factor cubic polynomials in limit problems?
2. What is the difference between direct substitution and L'Hopital’s Rule in limits?
3. How can trigonometric limits (like $\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{x}$) be derived?
4. How does the squeeze theorem apply to limit problems?
5. When does a limit not exist and why?

Tip: Whenever dealing with a limit involving indeterminate forms (e.g., $\frac{0}{0}$), check first if you can factor or simplify the expression before applying more advanced techniques like L'Hopital's Rule.