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Find the limit of the function algebraically. (2 points) alt='limit as x approaches zero of quantity negative seven plus x divided by x squared.'

PLEASE HELP PLEASE!! Find the limit of the function algebraically. (2 points) alt-example-1
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Answer:

negative infinity

Explanation:

The numerator approaches -7 as x approaches 0 from either direction.

The denominator approaches 0 from above, as x approaches 0 from either direction.

Hence, the rational expression approaches -∞ as x approaches 0 from either direction.

The limit is -∞.

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