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MTH 102 Limits Objective Question

Question

Evaluate the limit of \( \frac{x^2 - 9}{x + 3} \) as \( x \) tends to -3.
Options
A 0
B -6
Correct Answer
C 6
D -3
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Factor as ( \frac{(x-3)(x+3)}{x+3} ). Limit is ( x-3 ), so ( -3-3 = -6 ).

Hint

Factorisation.

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