Problem to solve
Compute \[ \lim_{ x \to 2 } [\frac{1}{x-2}-\frac{4}{x^2-4}] \]
Solution
STEP 1
Find the following limit:
lim_(x->2)(1/(x - 2) - 4/(x^2 - 4))
STEP 2
Hint: | Factor the expression inside the limit.
1/(x - 2) - 4/(x^2 - 4) = 1/(x + 2):
lim_(x->2)(1/(x + 2))
STEP 3
Hint: | The limit of a continuous function at a point is just its value there.
lim_(x->2) 1/(x + 2) = 1/(2 + 2) = 1/4:
Answer: | 
 | 1/4