Evaluate .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
- Step 1: Factor the numerator: .
- Step 2: Cancel and substitute: .
Answer
.
Why not the others: : A sign error occurred after cancelling. : The sum of the roots was given. : Direct substitution gives which is not the limit.
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