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(a) What is wrong with the following equation? x 2 + x − 6 x − 2 = x + 3 (b) In view of part (a). explain why the equation lim x → 2 x 2 + x − 6 x − 2 = lim x → 2 x + 3 is correct.

(a) What is wrong with the following equation? x 2 + x − 6 x − 2 = x + 3 (b) In view of part (a). explain why the equation lim x → 2 x 2 + x − 6 x − 2 = lim x → 2 x + 3 is correct.

Solution Summary: The author explains that the equation x2+x-6 x-2=x+3 is incorrect.

CALCULUS: EARLY TRANSCENDENTALS

CALCULUS: EARLY TRANSCENDENTALS

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ISBN: 9780357375808

Author: Stewart

Publisher: CENGAGE L

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Chapter 2.3, Problem 10E

(a) What is wrong with the following equation?

x 2 + x − 6 x − 2 = x + 3

(b) In view of part (a). explain why the equation

lim x → 2 x 2 + x − 6 x − 2 = lim x → 2 x + 3

is correct.

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Brine...Ch. 2.6 - In Chapter 9 we will be able to show, under...Ch. 2.6 - Prob. 70E Ch. 2.6 - Use a graph to find a number N such that if x N...Ch. 2.6 - For the limit limx13xx2+1=3 illustrate Definition...Ch. 2.6 - For the limit limx13xx2+1=3 illustrate Definition...Ch. 2.6 - For the limit limxxlnx= illustrate Definition 9 by...Ch. 2.6 - (a) How large do we have to take x so that 1/x2 ...Ch. 2.6 - (a) How large do we have to take x so that...Ch. 2.6 - Use Definition 8 to prove that limx1x=0....Ch. 2.6 - Prob. 78E Ch. 2.6 - Use Definition 9 to prove that limxex=. Definition...Ch. 2.6 - Prob. 80E Ch. 2.6 - (a) Prove that limxf(x)=limt0+f(1/t) and...Ch. 2.7 - A curve has equation y = f(x) (a) Write an...Ch. 2.7 - Graph the curve y = ex in the viewing rectangles [...Ch. 2.7 - (a) Find the slope of the tangent line to the...Ch. 2.7 - (a) Find the slope of the tangent line to the...Ch. 2.7 - Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve...Ch. 2.7 - Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve...Ch. 2.7 - Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve...Ch. 2.7 - Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve...Ch. 2.7 - (a) Find the slope of the tangent to the curve y =...Ch. 2.7 - (a) Find the slope of the tangent to the curve...Ch. 2.7 - A cliff diver plunges from a height of 100ft above...Ch. 2.7 - If a rock is thrown upward on the planet Mars with...Ch. 2.7 - The displacement (in meters) of a particle moving...Ch. 2.7 - The displacement (in feel) of a particle moving in...Ch. 2.7 - (a) A particle starts by moving to the right along...Ch. 2.7 - Shown are graphs of the position functions of two...Ch. 2.7 - For the function g whose graph is given, arrange...Ch. 2.7 - Prob. 19E Ch. 2.7 - Use Definition 4 to find f(a) at the given number...Ch. 2.7 - Use Equation 5 to find f(a) at the given number a...Ch. 2.7 - Use Equation 5 to find f(a) at the given number a...Ch. 2.7 - Find f(a) . 23. f(x)=2x25x+3 Ch. 2.7 - Find f(a) . 24. f(t)=t33t Ch. 2.7 - Find f(a) . 25. f(t)=1t2+1 Ch. 2.7 - Find f(a) . 26. f(x)=x14x Ch. 2.7 - Find an equation of the tangent line to the graph...Ch. 2.7 - Find an equation of the tangent line to the graph...Ch. 2.7 - If f(x) = 3x2 x3 , find f'(l) and use it to find...Ch. 2.7 - If g(x) = x4 2, find g'(l) and use it to find an...Ch. 2.7 - (a) If F(x) = 5x/(l + x2), find F'(2) and use it...Ch. 2.7 - (a) If G(x) = 4x2 x3, find G'(a) and use it to...Ch. 2.7 - If an equation of the tangent line to the curve...Ch. 2.7 - If the tangent line to y=f(x) at (4,3) passes...Ch. 2.7 - A particle moves along a straight line with...Ch. 2.7 - A particle moves along a straight line with...Ch. 2.7 - Prob. 37E Ch. 2.7 - A roast is taken from an over when its temperature...Ch. 2.7 - Sketch the graph of a function g that is...Ch. 2.7 - Prob. 42E Ch. 2.7 - Each limit represents the derivative of some...Ch. 2.7 - Each limit represents the derivative of some...Ch. 2.7 - Each limit represents the derivative of some...Ch. 2.7 - Each limit represents the derivative of some...Ch. 2.7 - Each limit represents the derivative of some...Ch. 2.7 - Each limit represents the derivative of some...Ch. 2.7 - The cost (in dollars) of producing x units of a...Ch. 2.7 - Let H(t) be the daily cost (in dollars) to heat an...Ch. 2.7 - The cost of producing x ounces of gold from a new...Ch. 2.7 - The quantity (in pounds) of a gourmet ground...Ch. 2.7 - The quantity of oxygen that can dissolve in water...Ch. 2.7 - The graph shows the influence of the temperature T...Ch. 2.7 - Reasearchers measured the average blood alcohol...Ch. 2.7 - Prob. 56E Ch. 2.7 - Determine whether f'(0) exists....Ch. 2.7 - Prob. 58E Ch. 2.7 - (a) Graph the function f(x)=sinx11000sin(1000x) in...Ch. 2.7 - Symmetric Difference Quotients In Example 8 we...Ch. 2.8 - Prob. 1E Ch. 2.8 - Match the graph of each function in (a)(d) with...Ch. 2.8 - Trace or copy the graph of the given function f ....Ch. 2.8 - Trace or copy the graph of the given function f ....Ch. 2.8 - Trace or copy the graph of the given function f ....Ch. 2.8 - Trace or copy the graph of the given function .f....Ch. 2.8 - Trace or copy the graph of the given function f ....Ch. 2.8 - Trace or copy the graph of the given function f ....Ch. 2.8 - Trace or copy the graph of the given function f ....Ch. 2.8 - Trace or copy the graph of the given function f ....Ch. 2.8 - Shown is the graph of the population function P(t)...Ch. 2.8 - A rechargeable battery is plugged into a charger....Ch. 2.8 - The graph (from the US Department of Energy) shows...Ch. 2.8 - The graph shows how the average surface water...Ch. 2.8 - Make a careful sketch of the graph of f and below...Ch. 2.8 - Prob. 17E Ch. 2.8 - Prob. 18E Ch. 2.8 - Let .f (x) = x2. (a) Estimate the values of f'(0),...Ch. 2.8 - Let f(x) = x3. (a) Estimate the values of f'(0),...Ch. 2.8 - Find the derivative of the function using the...Ch. 2.8 - Find the derivative of the function using the...Ch. 2.8 - Find the derivative of the function using the...Ch. 2.8 - Find the derivative of the function using the...Ch. 2.8 - Find the derivative of the function using the...Ch. 2.8 - Find the derivative of the function using the...Ch. 2.8 - Find the derivative of the function using the...Ch. 2.8 - Find the derivative of the function using the...Ch. 2.8 - Find the derivative of the function using the...Ch. 2.8 - Find the derivative of the function using the...Ch. 2.8 - Find the derivative of the function using the...Ch. 2.8 - Find the derivative of the function using the...Ch. 2.8 - (a) If f(x) = x + 1/x, find f'(x). (b) Chock to...Ch. 2.8 - (a) If f(x) = x4 + 2x, find f'(x). (b) Check to...Ch. 2.8 - Prob. 36E Ch. 2.8 - The table gives the height as time passes of a...Ch. 2.8 - Water temperature affects the growth rate of brook...Ch. 2.8 - Suppose N is the number of people in the United...Ch. 2.8 - The graph of f is given. State, with reasons, the...Ch. 2.8 - The graph of f is given. State, with reasons, the...Ch. 2.8 - The graph of f is given. State, with reasons, the...Ch. 2.8 - The graph of f is given. State, with reasons, the...Ch. 2.8 - Graph the function f(x)=x+x. Zoom in repeatedly,...Ch. 2.8 - Zoom in toward the points (1, 0), (0, 1). and (1,...Ch. 2.8 - The graphs of a function f and its derivative f'...Ch. 2.8 - The graphs of a function f and its derivative f'...Ch. 2.8 - The figure shows the graphs of f, f', and f"....Ch. 2.8 - The figure shows graphs of f; f', f", and f'"....Ch. 2.8 - The figure shows the graphs of three functions....Ch. 2.8 - The figure shows the graphs of four functions. One...Ch. 2.8 - Use the definition of a derivative to find f'(x)...Ch. 2.8 - Use the definition of a derivative to find f'(x)...Ch. 2.8 - If f(x) = 2x2 x3, find f'(x), f"(x), f'"(x), and...Ch. 2.8 - (a) The graph of a position function of a car is...Ch. 2.8 - Let f(x)=x3. (a) If a 0, use Equation 2 .7 .5 to...Ch. 2.8 - (a) If g(x) = x2/3, show that g'(0) does not...Ch. 2.8 - Show that the function f(x) = | x 6| is not...Ch. 2.8 - Where is the greatest integer function f(x) = [[ x...Ch. 2.8 - (a) Sketch the graph of the function f(x) = x |x...Ch. 2.8 - (a) Sketch the graph of the function g(x) = x +...Ch. 2.8 - Derivatives of Even and Odd Functions Recall that...Ch. 2.8 - Left- and Right-Hand Derivatives The left-hand and...Ch. 2.8 - When you turn on a hot -water faucet, the...Ch. 2.8 - Nick starts jogging and runs faster and faster for...Ch. 2.8 - Let f be the tangent line to the parabola y = x2...Ch. 2 - Explain what each of the following means and...Ch. 2 - Prob. 2CC Ch. 2 - State the following limit Laws. (a) Sum Law (b)...Ch. 2 - What does the Squeeze Theorem say?Ch. 2 - (a) What does it mean to say that the line x = a...Ch. 2 - Which of the following curves have vertical...Ch. 2 - (a) What does it mean for f to be continuous at a?...Ch. 2 - (a) Give examples of functions that a:e continuous...Ch. 2 - Prob. 9CC Ch. 2 - Write an expression for the slope of the tangent...Ch. 2 - Suppose an object moves along a straight line...Ch. 2 - If y = f(x) and x changes from x1, to x2, write...Ch. 2 - Prob. 13CC Ch. 2 - Prob. 14CC Ch. 2 - Prob. 15CC Ch. 2 - Describe several ways in which a function can fail...Ch. 2 - Determine whether the statement is true or false....Ch. 2 - Prob. 2TFQ Ch. 2 - Determine whether the statement is true or false....Ch. 2 - Determine whether the statement is true or false....Ch. 2 - Determine whether the statement is true or false....Ch. 2 - Prob. 6TFQ Ch. 2 - Prob. 7TFQ Ch. 2 - Determine whether the statement is true or false....Ch. 2 - Determine whether the statement is true or false....Ch. 2 - Determine whether the statement is true or false....Ch. 2 - Prob. 11TFQ Ch. 2 - Determine whether the statement is true or false....Ch. 2 - Prob. 13TFQ Ch. 2 - Determine whether the statement is true or false....Ch. 2 - Determine whether the statement is true or false....Ch. 2 - Prob. 16TFQ Ch. 2 - Determine whether the statement is true or false....Ch. 2 - Determine whether the statement is true or false....Ch. 2 - Prob. 19TFQ Ch. 2 - Determine whether the statement is true or false....Ch. 2 - Determine whether the statement is true or false....Ch. 2 - Determine whether the statement is true or false....Ch. 2 - Prob. 23TFQ Ch. 2 - Prob. 24TFQ Ch. 2 - Determine whether the statement is true or false....Ch. 2 - Prob. 26TFQ Ch. 2 - The graph of f is given. (a) Find each limit, or...Ch. 2 - Sketch the graph of a function f that satisfies...Ch. 2 - Prob. 3E Ch. 2 - Prob. 4E Ch. 2 - Prob. 5E Ch. 2 - Prob. 6E Ch. 2 - Prob. 7E Ch. 2 - Prob. 8E Ch. 2 - Find the limit. limr9r(r9)4 Ch. 2 - Prob. 10E Ch. 2 - Prob. 11E Ch. 2 - Prob. 12E Ch. 2 - Prob. 13E Ch. 2 - Find the limit. limxx292x6 Ch. 2 - Prob. 15E Ch. 2 - Find the limit. limx12x2x45+x3x4 Ch. 2 - Prob. 17E Ch. 2 - Prob. 18E Ch. 2 - Find the limit. limx0+tan1(1/x)Ch. 2 - Prob. 20E Ch. 2 - Prob. 21E Ch. 2 - Prob. 22E Ch. 2 - Prob. 23E Ch. 2 - Prove that limx0x2cos(1/x2)=0.Ch. 2 - Prob. 25E Ch. 2 - Prob. 26E Ch. 2 - Prove the statement using the precise definition...Ch. 2 - Prob. 28E Ch. 2 - Prob. 29E Ch. 2 - Let g(x)={2xx2if0x22xif2x3x4if3x4ifx4 a) For each...Ch. 2 - Show that the function is continuous on its...Ch. 2 - Prob. 32E Ch. 2 - Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to show that...Ch. 2 - Prob. 34E Ch. 2 - (a) Find the slope of the tangent line to the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 36E Ch. 2 - The displacement (in meters) of an object moving...Ch. 2 - According to Boyle's Law, if the temperature of a...Ch. 2 - Prob. 39E Ch. 2 - Find a function f and a number a such that...Ch. 2 - The total cost of repaying a student loan at an...Ch. 2 - Trace or copy the graph of the function. Then...Ch. 2 - Trace or copy the graph of the function. Then...Ch. 2 - Trace or copy the graph of the function. Then...Ch. 2 - Prob. 45E Ch. 2 - Prob. 46E Ch. 2 - (a) If f(x)=35x, use the definition of a...Ch. 2 - (a) Find the asymptotes of the graph of f(x)=4x3+x...Ch. 2 - The graph of .f is shown. State, with reasons, the...Ch. 2 - The figure shows the graphs of f, f', and f"....Ch. 2 - Sketch the graph or a function .f that satisfies...Ch. 2 - Let P(t) be the percentage of Americans under the...Ch. 2 - Prob. 53E Ch. 2 - The total fertility rate at time t, denoted by...Ch. 2 - Prob. 55E Ch. 2 - Let f(x)=x+x. (a) For what values of a does...Ch. 2 - Evaluate limx1x31x1 Ch. 2 - Find numbers a and b such that limx0ax+b2x=1.Ch. 2 - Prob. 3P Ch. 2 - The figure shows a point P on the parabola y = x2...Ch. 2 - Evaluate the following limits, if they exist,...Ch. 2 - Sketch the region in the plane defined by each of...Ch. 2 - A fixed point of a function f is a number c in its...Ch. 2 - Prob. 9P Ch. 2 - (a) The figure shows an isosceles triangle ABC...Ch. 2 - Prob. 11P Ch. 2 - If f is a differentiable function and g(x) =...Ch. 2 - Suppose f is a function that satisfies the...Ch. 2 - Suppose f is a function with the property that |...

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