SOLUTION: I have two limit questions: Find the derivative of f(x) = 5/x at x = -1. Use graphs and tables to find the limit and identify any vertical asymptotes of lim(x-->7) 1/(x-7)^2

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Question 984344: I have two limit questions:
Find the derivative of f(x) = 5/x at x = -1.
Use graphs and tables to find the limit and identify any vertical asymptotes of lim(x-->7) 1/(x-7)^2

Thanks in Advance!
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Re-write:



Then use the power rule



You can evaluate yourself.

As for the other one, here is the graph. You should be able to figure out the rest.

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John

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