WAEC Further Mathematics 2022 Question 38

Question 38

Differentiation

Evaluate: limx→−2 (x3 + 8)/(x + 2)

  1. A.8
  2. B.2
  3. C.4
  4. D.12
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (12)

Explanation

x³ + 8 = (x + 2)(x² − 2x + 4), so the limit is (−2)² − 2(−2) + 4 = 12.