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AP Statistics/Unit 2: Exploring Two-Variable Data
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Evaluating a Limit by Rationalizing

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Consider the following statements regarding the evaluation of the limit lim⁡x→0x+4−2x\lim_{x\to0} \frac{\sqrt{x+4}-2}{x}.

I. The expression can be simplified by rationalizing the numerator: x+4−2x⋅x+4+2x+4+2=xx(x+4+2)=1x+4+2\frac{\sqrt{x+4}-2}{x} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{x+4}+2}{\sqrt{x+4}+2} = \frac{x}{x(\sqrt{x+4}+2)} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{x+4}+2} for x≠0x \neq 0.

II. Applying the limit to the simplified expression yields lim⁡x→01x+4+2=10+4+2=14\lim_{x\to0} \frac{1}{\sqrt{x+4}+2} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{0+4}+2} = \frac{1}{4}.

III. The limit does not exist because the function defined by f(x)=x+4−2xf(x)=\frac{\sqrt{x+4}-2}{x} is not defined at x=0x=0.

Which of the above statements is or are true?

A

Only II is true.

B

Only I is true.

C

I and II are true.

D

Only III is true.

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