Question

Find the limit of the function by using direct substitution. limit as x approaches three of quantity x squared plus three x minus one.
17
0
-17
does not exist

Answer 1

Answer:

17

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the limit of a function expressed as;

$\lim_{x \to 3} x^2 + 3x - 1$

Substitute x = 3 into the function to have;

$= 3^2 + 3(3) - 1\\= 9 + 9 -1 \\= 18 - 1\\= 17$

Hence the limit of the function as x tends to 3 is 17