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Ch. 2 - Limits and Continuity
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2장, 문제 58b

Find the limits in Exercises 53–58. Write ∞ or −∞ where appropriate.


lim (x² − 3x + 2) / (x³ − 4x) as


b. x→−2⁺

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Step 1: Identify the type of limit problem. This is a limit problem where we need to find the limit of a rational function as x approaches -2 from the right (x → -2⁺).
Step 2: Analyze the behavior of the numerator and denominator separately as x approaches -2 from the right. The numerator is x² - 3x + 2, and the denominator is x³ - 4x.
Step 3: Substitute x = -2 into the numerator and denominator to check if they approach zero or any other value. For the numerator, calculate (-2)² - 3(-2) + 2. For the denominator, calculate (-2)³ - 4(-2).
Step 4: Determine if the limit results in an indeterminate form like 0/0 or ∞/∞. If it does, consider using algebraic manipulation or L'Hôpital's Rule to resolve the indeterminate form.
Step 5: If the limit is not indeterminate, evaluate the behavior of the function as x approaches -2 from the right. Consider the signs of the numerator and denominator to determine if the limit approaches ∞, -∞, or a finite value.

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Limits

A limit in calculus describes the value that a function approaches as the input approaches a certain point. Understanding limits is crucial for analyzing the behavior of functions at specific points, especially where they may not be explicitly defined. In this problem, we are interested in the behavior of the function as x approaches -2 from the right.
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Rational Functions

Rational functions are ratios of two polynomials. The behavior of these functions near certain points, such as where the denominator is zero, can lead to undefined values or vertical asymptotes. Analyzing the limit of a rational function often involves simplifying the expression or using algebraic techniques to understand its behavior near critical points.
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One-Sided Limits

One-sided limits consider the behavior of a function as the input approaches a specific value from one side—either from the left (x→a⁻) or the right (x→a⁺). In this problem, x→−2⁺ indicates that we are examining the limit as x approaches -2 from values greater than -2, which can reveal different behavior compared to approaching from the left.
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