SOLUTION: Find the limit of the function by using direct substitution. (2 points) limit as x approaches zero of quantity x squared minus five. choices below Does not exist 0

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Question 1138643: Find the limit of the function by using direct substitution. (2 points)
limit as x approaches zero of quantity x squared minus five.
choices below
Does not exist

0

5

-5
Found 2 solutions by MathLover1, ikleyn:
Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

lim%28x+-%3E0%2C+%28x%5E2-5%29%29..........plug in the value :x=0
=%280%5E2-5%29
=-5

answer: lim%28x+-%3E0%2C+%28x%5E2-5%29%29=-5

Answer by ikleyn(52847) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Substitute the value into the formula, as it is prescribed by the condition, and calculate.

Do you have problem with it ?


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Hey, this problem is from Calculus.

"Substitute and calculate" is the assignment for 3-rd or 4-th grade students.

What are you doing there, in the opposite end of the Internet ?


Do you learn Calculus before learning this "substitute and calculate" ?