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Worksheets›Calculus›Limits›Limits by factoring (0/0 forms)

Limits by Factoring (0/0 Forms) Worksheets

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Easy: Differences of squares

  1. 1.limx→−3 x2 − 9x + 3
  2. 2.limx→3 x2 − 9x − 3
  3. 3.limx→1 x2 − 1x − 1
  4. 4.limx→−4 x2 − 16x + 4
  5. 5.limx→6 x2 − 36x − 6
  6. 6.limx→−6 x2 − 36x + 6
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Worksheet variations

If substituting gives 0/0, the top and bottom share a factor (x − a). Factor both, cancel it, and substitute into what is left. The function has a hole at x = a, but the limit still exists. With a square root, multiply the top and bottom by the conjugate first.

Easylimx→4 x2 − 16x − 4Differences of squaresMediumlimx→3 x2 − 5x + 6x2 − 2x − 3TrinomialsHardlimx→8 √x + 17 − 5x − 8Rationalizing a square root

How to solve it: a worked example

Evaluate each limit.

  1. Startlimx→3 x2 − 9x − 3
  2. Substituting gives 0/0, so factor(x − 3)(x + 3)x − 3
  3. Cancel and substitute3 + 3 = 6
  4. Answer6

Common mistakes to watch for

  • Stopping at 0/0 and saying the limit doesn't exist.
  • Cancelling terms instead of factors.
  • Forgetting to substitute after cancelling.

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FAQ

Does 0/0 mean the limit is 0 or undefined?

Neither. 0/0 is an indeterminate form: it tells you to simplify. After factoring and cancelling, substitution usually gives the limit.

Why can you cancel x − a if x can't equal a?

A limit only looks at x near a, never at a itself. For every x ≠ a the cancelled expression has the same value, so the limits are equal.

Is every worksheet different?

Yes. Numbers are generated each time, and the answer key is calculated for that sheet. Swap any single question and its answer updates too.

Can I mix limits by factoring (0/0 forms) with other skills?

Yes. In the generator, add more skills; each gets its own section on the sheet with its own instructions.

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