Higher mathematics

Difference of squares limit

Difference of squares limit is the value approached by a function or sequence as its argument approaches a specified point.

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lim(x→a) (x²−a²)/(x−a) = 2a

What it means

Difference of squares limit is the value approached by a function or sequence as its argument approaches a specified point.

How it works and where it is used

Use this calculation for studying function behavior near a point or infinity and checking continuity.