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OpenStudy (anonymous):

does this limit exist lim x->-1 x^2+1/x-1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i find this odd cuz i got -1 and the graph look like this

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes, and equals -1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

this really exist?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

at -1 everything is ok. The jump is at x=0

OpenStudy (anonymous):

we call that essential discontinuity

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sry, jump is at x =1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

how come is jump at 1 ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

becouse of denominator: x-1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

k i see

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank for the help

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