Calculus Examples

Evaluate the Limit limit as x approaches 4 of square root of x^2-7
Step 1
Evaluate the limit.
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Step 1.1
Move the limit under the radical sign.
Step 1.2
Split the limit using the Sum of Limits Rule on the limit as approaches .
Step 1.3
Move the exponent from outside the limit using the Limits Power Rule.
Step 1.4
Evaluate the limit of which is constant as approaches .
Step 2
Evaluate the limit of by plugging in for .
Step 3
Simplify the answer.
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Step 3.1
Raise to the power of .
Step 3.2
Multiply by .
Step 3.3
Subtract from .
Step 3.4
Rewrite as .
Step 3.5
Pull terms out from under the radical, assuming positive real numbers.