limit help
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\[\lim_{x \rightarrow 1}\frac{ x-1 }{ \sqrt[3]{x+7}-2 }\]
I am having trouble with this equation we are given the hint make the substation x+7=t^3
Rationalise the denominator by multiplying by \[\frac{ \sqrt[3]{(x+7)^2}+2 }{ \sqrt[3]{(x+7)^2}+2 } \]
Oh now you say you were given that.
\[=\frac{ t^3-7-1 }{ t-2 }\]
x+7=t^3 as x ---> 1 t ----> 2
Factorise
And you can get rid of the denominator. Once you do that. Sub back the x's.
so when i make the sub I get \[\lim_{x \rightarrow 1} \frac{ x-1 }{ t+2 }\] ?
No you sub the x on the numerator as well.
a^3 - b^3 = (a-b) (a^2 +ab + b^2
\[t^3=x+7\] make x the subject. \[x=t^3-7\]
Now sub the x on the numerator with t^3-7
oh now i get it. pass the duh stamp
Now you can get rid of that denominator.
Once you do that, remember to replace the t's with \[\sqrt[3]{x+7}\]
and then you can then sub in x=1 to find the limit.
got it thank you!
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