Evaluate the limit: lim (x→2) (x² - 4)/(x - 2)
- A. 4 ✓
- B. 2
- D. undefined
Correct answer
A. 4
Explanation
Factor the numerator: (x² - 4) = (x-2)(x+2). Cancel the (x-2) terms to get (x+2), then substitute x = 2 to get 4.
A. 4
Factor the numerator: (x² - 4) = (x-2)(x+2). Cancel the (x-2) terms to get (x+2), then substitute x = 2 to get 4.