Question

Find the limit of the function by using direct substitution. (6 points)

Answer 1

Hi there!

$\large\boxed{ \lim_{x \to 0} x^{2} - 2= -2}$

In direct substitution, simply plug in the x-value given to solve for the limit as x approaches zero:

$\lim_{x \to 0} x^{2} - 2 \\\\ \lim_{x \to 0} (0)^{2} - 2\\\\ \lim_{x \to 0} x^{2} - 2= -2$