Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A.

  1. Step 1: Factorise: for .
  2. Step 2: Let : the limit is .
Answer
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Why not the others: is what you get if you give the limit point. is what you get if you substitute only into the numerator. is what you get if you treat the quotient as .

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