Question:

\( \lim_{x \to 3} \frac{x^3 - 27}{x^2 - 9}. \)

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When evaluating a limit in the form \( \frac{0}{0} \), first try factorization or L'Hôpital's Rule to simplify the expression.
Updated On: Mar 19, 2025
  • \( \frac{3}{2} \)
  • \( \frac{9}{2} \)
  • \( 3 \)
  • \( 2 \)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Factorizing the numerator and denominator \( x^3 - 27 = (x-3)(x^2 + 3x + 9). \) \( x^2 - 9 = (x-3)(x+3). \)

Step 2: Cancel common terms \( \frac{(x-3)(x^2+3x+9)}{(x-3)(x+3)}. \) For \( x \neq 3 \), canceling \( (x-3) \), \( \lim_{x \to 3} \frac{x^2+3x+9}{x+3}. \) 

Step 3: Substitute \( x = 3 \) \( \frac{3^2+3(3)+9}{3+3} = \frac{9+9+9}{6} = \frac{27}{6} = \frac{9}{2}. \)

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