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MTH 102 Limits Objective Question

Question

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

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Factor ( (x-1)(x+1)/(x-1) ) to get ( x+1 ). At ( x=1 ), this is 2.

Hint

Factorisation technique.

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