Exercise 22Calculus › Single-variable calculus › LimitsHigh schoolAdded 8 Nov 2026
Three basic limits by conjugation and standard limits
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Statement
Compute the following limits:
a) ;
b) ;
c) .
Hint
a) Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate . b) Combine the numerator over a common denominator, then factor . c) Use by inserting and .
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Solution
a) Direct substitution gives . Multiply by the conjugate:
As , the denominator tends to , so the limit is .
b) Direct substitution gives . Simplify:
Hence the limit as is .
c) Direct substitution gives . Write