JAMB - Mathematics (2022 - No. 23)

find the limit of y = \(\frac{x^3 + 6x - 7}{x-1}\) as x tends to 1
9
8
0
7

Explanation

\(\frac{x^3 + 6x - 7}{x-1}\):

When numerator is differentiated → 3x\(^2\) + 6 

When denominator is differentiated → 1

: \(\frac{3x^2 + 6}{1}\)

substitute x for 1

 \(\frac{3 * 1^2 + 6}{1}\) = \(\frac{3 + 6}{1}\) 

= \(\frac{9}{1}\)

= 9

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