x²-4 (b) lim 4-2 X+2

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The image contains the following mathematical limits:

(a) \(\lim_{{x \to 1}} \frac{{x^2 - 4}}{{x + 2}}\)

(b) \(\lim_{{x \to -2}} \frac{{x^2 - 4}}{{x + 2}}\)

These expressions represent limits of rational functions as \(x\) approaches specific values. The expression \(\frac{{x^2 - 4}}{{x + 2}}\) involves a quadratic polynomial in the numerator and a linear polynomial in the denominator. Key steps in solving such limits typically involve simplifying the expression, often by factoring the numerator, and then evaluating the limit.
Transcribed Image Text:The image contains the following mathematical limits: (a) \(\lim_{{x \to 1}} \frac{{x^2 - 4}}{{x + 2}}\) (b) \(\lim_{{x \to -2}} \frac{{x^2 - 4}}{{x + 2}}\) These expressions represent limits of rational functions as \(x\) approaches specific values. The expression \(\frac{{x^2 - 4}}{{x + 2}}\) involves a quadratic polynomial in the numerator and a linear polynomial in the denominator. Key steps in solving such limits typically involve simplifying the expression, often by factoring the numerator, and then evaluating the limit.
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We have to evaluate the limit:

blimx-2x2-4x+2

After putting limit value we get that it is in the form of 00.

We can use factoring law to evaluate the limit

here in numerator we can use the identity a2-b2=a-ba+b

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