Calculus Examples

Evaluate the Limit limit as x approaches 8 of (x^2-64)/(x+8)
Step 1
Split the limit using the Limits Quotient Rule on the limit as approaches .
Step 2
Split the limit using the Sum of Limits Rule on the limit as approaches .
Step 3
Move the exponent from outside the limit using the Limits Power Rule.
Step 4
Evaluate the limit of which is constant as approaches .
Step 5
Split the limit using the Sum of Limits Rule on the limit as approaches .
Step 6
Evaluate the limit of which is constant as approaches .
Step 7
Evaluate the limits by plugging in for all occurrences of .
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Step 7.1
Evaluate the limit of by plugging in for .
Step 7.2
Evaluate the limit of by plugging in for .
Step 8
Simplify the answer.
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Step 8.1
Simplify the numerator.
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Step 8.1.1
Raise to the power of .
Step 8.1.2
Multiply by .
Step 8.1.3
Subtract from .
Step 8.2
Add and .
Step 8.3
Divide by .