What is the limit as x approaches 1 of (2x-5)/(x+1) ?

The limit as x approaches 1 of (2x-5)/(x+1) is -3/2

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limit as x approaches 1 of (2x-5)/(x+1)

x \to 1 lim (\frac{2 x - 5}{x + 1})

- \frac{3}{2}

Decimal

- 1.5

Solution steps

x \to 1 lim (\frac{2 x - 5}{x + 1})

Plug in the value

x = 1

= \frac{2 \cdot 1 - 5}{1 + 1}

Simplify

= - \frac{3}{2}

What is the limit as x approaches 1 of (2x-5)/(x+1) ?
The limit as x approaches 1 of (2x-5)/(x+1) is -3/2