What is the Correct Method for Evaluating Limits?

Thread starter DollarBill
Start date Sep 30, 2008
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The discussion revolves around evaluating limits in a mathematical context. The user initially attempted to calculate a limit by substituting values but arrived at an incorrect answer. They expressed confusion over their calculation process, suspecting a mistake in using the calculator. The correct evaluation method involves careful substitution and simplification of the expression. Ultimately, the user seeks clarification on the proper approach to limit evaluation.

Sep 30, 2008

DollarBill

Homework Statement

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The Attempt at a Solution

I plugged in the values 1 and -4 and got

6(-4)-1 / 3+1

equals -7.333. But got the question wrong. What am I doing wrong?

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Sep 30, 2008

dirk_mec1

(6*-4 - 1)/4= - 6.25

Sep 30, 2008

DollarBill

Must of put it into my calculator wrong..Thanks

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