Evaluating Limits Homework: t^2+1

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Homework Statement



\lim_{x\rightarrow3} \stackrel{(t+1)^2}{(t^2+1)}

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The Attempt at a Solution



if the bottom was t^2 - 1 i could factorise and cancel but when its t^2+1 I am not sure how to go...
 
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gtfitzpatrick said:

Homework Statement



\lim_{x\rightarrow3} \stackrel{(t+1)^2}{(t^2+1)}

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



if the bottom was t^2 - 1 i could factorise and cancel but when its t^2+1 I am not sure how to go...
Here's you limit.

Note: for fractions, use \frac{}{}, not \stackrel{}{}

\lim_{x \to 3} \frac{(t+1)^2}{(t^2+1)}

You can evaluate this limit directly.
 
oh gosh, i didnt even check that.
that should have been i first move.
thanks mark
 
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