Evaluate the limit of a rational expression by applying direct substitution

Evaluate the limit of a rational expression by applying direct substitution

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

Hard

The video tutorial explains why direct substitution cannot be used when evaluating the limit of a function as x approaches 2 due to a zero in the denominator, making the function undefined. The instructor demonstrates how to simplify the expression by factoring the numerator and denominator, allowing the limit to be evaluated as x approaches 2. The result is a hole in the graph, and the limit is calculated to be 5. The lesson concludes with a reminder about the test's free response portion and an optional graph confirmation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can't we use direct substitution when the denominator becomes zero?

Because it results in a zero in the numerator

Because it makes the function undefined

Because it simplifies the function

Because it changes the limit

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mathematical technique is suggested to simplify the problem when direct substitution fails?

Completing the square

Factoring

Integration

Differentiation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplified expression for the limit as X approaches 2?

X - 2

X - 3

X + 2

X + 3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the point where the function is not defined but the limit exists?

Asymptote

Discontinuity

Hole

Intercept

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value at the hole for the function as X approaches 2?

5

6

4

3

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