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As x creeps toward 2, which number does (x² − 4)/(x − 2) settle at?
A0
B4
C−4
D2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 4
Factoring gives (x − 2)(x + 2)/(x − 2) = x + 2, which tends to 4 as x nears 2.
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