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The discussion focuses on evaluating the limit of a mathematical expression as x approaches 2, specifically using techniques like rationalizing the denominator and numerator. Participants agree that the first step involves multiplying by the conjugate to simplify the limit. The calculations lead to the conclusion that the limit equals 1/2 after resolving the expressions. There is also mention of a project related to surfing, suggesting it may have significant implications beyond the mathematical discussion. The conversation blends mathematical problem-solving with a hint of a broader project related to surfing.
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find limit $\displaystyle \lim_{x \to 2}\dfrac{\sqrt{6-x}{-2}}{\sqrt{3-x}-1}$
ok I presnume the first thing to do is mulitply by conjugate
 
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karush said:
find limit $\displaystyle \lim_{x \to 2}\dfrac{\sqrt{6-x}{-2}}{\sqrt{3-x}-1}$
ok I presnume the first thing to do is mulitply by conjugate
Yes, rationalizing the denominator would be step 1, resulting in

$\displaystyle \lim_{x \to 2} \dfrac{\sqrt{6-x}-2}{2-x} \cdot \lim_{x \to 2} (\sqrt{3-x}+1)$

step 2 would be rationalizing the numerator of the first limit in the product of limitsStep 2 would
 
skeeter said:
step 2 would be rationalizing the numerator of the first limit in the product of limits

$\displaystyle \left[ \dfrac{\sqrt{6-x}-2}{2-x}
\cdot \dfrac{\sqrt{6-x}+2}{\sqrt{6-x}+2}
\right]=\frac{\sqrt{-x+3}+1}{\sqrt{-x+6}+2}$
plug in 2
$\dfrac{\sqrt{-2+3}+1}{\sqrt{-2+6}+2}=\dfrac{1}{2}$
hopefully
 
karush said:
$\displaystyle \left[ \dfrac{\sqrt{6-x}-2}{2-x}
\cdot \dfrac{\sqrt{6-x}+2}{\sqrt{6-x}+2}
\right]=\frac{\sqrt{-x+3}+1}{\sqrt{-x+6}+2}$

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isn't $\dfrac{1}{2}$ the answer
 
yes, but that quoted equation you posted is not correct
 
$\:\left[\frac{\sqrt{6-x}-2}{2-x}\cdot \frac{\sqrt{6-x}+2}{\sqrt{6-x}+2}\right]:\quad \frac{\sqrt{6-x}-2}{2-x}$

as $x \to 2 $ then $=\dfrac{1}{2}$

however I didn't understand the denominator becoming 0
 
$\dfrac{\sqrt{6-x}-2}{2-x} \cdot \dfrac{\sqrt{6-x}+2}{\sqrt{6-x}+2} = \dfrac{(6-x)-4}{(2-x)(\sqrt{6-x}+2)} = \dfrac{\cancel{2-x}}{\cancel{(2-x)}(\sqrt{6-x}+2)} = \dfrac{1}{\sqrt{6-x}+2}$

return to the limit product from post #2

$\displaystyle \lim_{x \to 2} \dfrac{1}{\sqrt{6-x}+2} \cdot \lim_{x \to 2} (\sqrt{3-x}+1)$

$\dfrac{1}{4} \cdot 2 = \dfrac{1}{2}$
 
ok I see the calcular was making the 2nd fraction = to 1
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