Keep getting an indeterminate answer for limit

[thomasrules]

Homework Statement

Determine the limit:

lim as x->-2 [1/(1+x)+1]/[2x+x^2]

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

I can't seem to work around it, I keep getting an indeterminate answer.

 

[LeonhardEuler]

Homework Statement

I can't seem to work around it, I keep getting an indeterminate answer.

Do you mean an indeterminate answer or an infinite one?

 

[thomasrules]

No i think indeterminate...

 

[HallsofIvy]

\lim_{x\rightarrow -2}\frac{\frac{1}{1+x}+1}{2x+x^2}

Yes, Indeterminate: 0/0. But you shouldn't "keep" getting an inderminate answer. Have you tried L'Hopital's rule?