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MTH 102 Limits Objective Question

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Evaluate the limit of \( \frac{4}{x^2 - 4} - \frac{1}{x-2} \) as \( x \) tends to 2.
Options
A \(\frac{1}{4}\)
B \(-\frac{1}{4}\)
Correct Answer
C 0
D Undefined
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Combining fractions gives ( \frac{4 - (x+2)}{x^2-4} = \frac{2-x}{(x-2)(x+2)} = -\frac{1}{x+2} ). At ( x=2 ), this is ( -\frac{1}{4} ).

Hint

Exercise 1.1, Question 39.

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