Substitute x value: Substitute the value of x approaching −1 into the function to see if the function is defined at that point.limx→−1x2+1x2−9=(−1)2+1(−1)2−9
Perform calculations: Perform the calculations for the numerator and the denominator separately.Numerator: (−1)2−9=1−9=−8Denominator: (−1)2+1=1+1=2
Find the limit: Divide the calculated numerator by the calculated denominator to find the limit.Limit: −8/2=−4