Question

Find the limit of the function by using direct substitution.

limit as x approaches zero of quantity x squared minus five.

Answer 1

\[\lim_{x \rightarrow 0} (x ^{2} - 5)\]

Answer 2

as x gets "close" to zero, what does x^2 get close to ?

Answer 3

um.. i dont really know

Answer 4

it says use direct substitution, substitute 0 for x

Answer 5

-5

Answer 6

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