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MTH 102 Practice Questions MTH 102 Objective Question

Question

Evaluate lim(x→1/2) (8x³-1)/(2x-1)
Options
A 0
B 6
C 3
Correct Answer
D 8
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

8x³-1 is a difference of cubes: (2x-1)(4x²+2x+1). Cancelling (2x-1) leaves 4x²+2x+1, which at x=1/2 gives 1+1+1=3.

Hint

Recognise 8x³-1 as a difference of cubes and factor out (2x-1).

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