Infinite Limits — Question 5

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Question 5

Evaluate the following limit: limx→0−1x2\lim_{x \to 0^-} \frac{1}{x^2}

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Question 5 - Solution

We are given: limx→0−1x2\lim_{x \to 0^-} \frac{1}{x^2}

Step 1: Analyze the expression

As x→0−x \to 0^-, xx is approaching 0 from the left. So xx is negative, but very close to 0.

Now, consider the square of xx: x2>0 for all x≠0x^2 > 0 \text{ for all } x \neq 0

Even though xx is negative, x2x^2 is positive. As x→0−x \to 0^-, x2→0+x^2 \to 0^+

Step 2: Behavior of the expression

1x2→1small positive number→∞\frac{1}{x^2} \to \frac{1}{\text{small positive number}} \to \infty

Conclusion: limx→0−1x2=∞\boxed{\lim_{x \to 0^-} \frac{1}{x^2} = \infty}

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