Question 5 • Precalculus
Because f(x) is a polynomial, it is continuous, so the limit as x approaches −1 equals f(−1). Substituting gives 5(−1)^4 − (−1)^2 + 6(−1) − 1 = 5 − 1 − 6 − 1 = −3. The correct choice is negative 3.
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