Math Problem Statement

lim┬(π‘₯β†’βˆ’2) (π‘₯+2)/(π‘₯Β²+π‘₯βˆ’6 )

Solution

To evaluate the limit:

lim⁑xβ†’βˆ’2x+2x2+xβˆ’6\lim_{x \to -2} \frac{x+2}{x^2 + x - 6}

Step 1: Factor the denominator

First, let's factor the quadratic expression in the denominator:

x2+xβˆ’6=(x+3)(xβˆ’2)x^2 + x - 6 = (x + 3)(x - 2)

So the expression becomes:

x+2(x+3)(xβˆ’2)\frac{x + 2}{(x + 3)(x - 2)}

Step 2: Direct substitution

Now, substitute x=βˆ’2x = -2 directly into the expression:

βˆ’2+2(βˆ’2+3)(βˆ’2βˆ’2)=0(1)(βˆ’4)=0\frac{-2 + 2}{(-2 + 3)(-2 - 2)} = \frac{0}{(1)(-4)} = 0

Since the numerator becomes 0 and the denominator is not 0, the limit is:

0\boxed{0}

Conclusion

The limit as xβ†’βˆ’2x \to -2 of x+2x2+xβˆ’6\frac{x+2}{x^2 + x - 6} is 0.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What if the denominator was non-factorable? How would we approach the limit?
  2. How do you evaluate limits with indeterminate forms like 00\frac{0}{0}?
  3. What is the general process for finding limits at points of discontinuity?
  4. How would the limit change if the numerator was a higher degree polynomial?
  5. Can this method apply to limits approaching infinity?

Tip: Always try factoring the denominator first when dealing with rational expressions in limits. It often simplifies the calculation!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Factoring
Algebraic Expressions
Rational Functions

Formulas

lim(x β†’ a) f(x)
Factoring Quadratic Expressions

Theorems

Factorization Theorem
Limit Laws

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12