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Practice Exam

Question 5 • Precalculus

Given f of x is equal to 5 x to the 4th power minus x squared plus 6 x minus 1 What is the limit? limit x to negative 1 of f times x

Answer
A
negative 13
B
negative 3
C
negative 29
D
negative 25

Explanation

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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