Question

Find the limit of the function by using direct substitution. (6 points)

limit as x approaches zero of quantity x squared minus two.

Answer 1

Hi there!

`\large\boxed{ \lim_(x \to 0) x^(2) - 2= -2}`

In direct substitution, simply plug in the x-value given to solve for the limit as x approaches zero:

`\lim_(x \to 0) x^(2) - 2 \\\\ \lim_(x \to 0) (0)^(2) - 2\\\\ \lim_(x \to 0) x^(2) - 2= -2`