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Ch. 2 - Limits and Continuity
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Capitolo 2, Problema 2.2.54c

Suppose limx→4 f(x) = 0 and lim x→4 g(x) = −3. Find


c. limx→4 (g(x))²

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First, understand that the problem involves finding the limit of a function as x approaches a certain value. In this case, we are looking for limx→4 (g(x))².
Recall the limit property: if limx→a g(x) = L, then limx→a (g(x))² = L², provided the limit exists.
Given that limx→4 g(x) = -3, we can apply this property to find the limit of (g(x))².
Substitute the known limit value into the expression: limx→4 (g(x))² = (-3)².
Finally, calculate the square of the limit value: (-3)². This will give you the limit of (g(x))² as x approaches 4.

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