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Solve: limx4xx4\lim_{x \rightarrow 4}\frac{x}{x-4}

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Q. Solve: limx4xx4\lim_{x \rightarrow 4}\frac{x}{x-4}
  1. Identify Function & Point: Identify the function and the point of interest. We are looking at the limit of the function f(x)=xx4f(x) = \frac{x}{x-4} as xx approaches 44.
  2. Substitute x=4x = 4: Substitute x=4x = 4 directly into the function to check for any immediate simplification or issues. f(4)=4(44)=40f(4) = \frac{4}{(4-4)} = \frac{4}{0}, which is undefined, indicating a potential issue at x=4x = 4.
  3. Recognize Discontinuity: Recognize the type of discontinuity. Since direct substitution leads to a division by 00, this suggests a vertical asymptote at x=4x = 4, meaning the limit might be infinite or does not exist.
  4. Analyze Behavior Approaching 44: Analyze the behavior of the function as xx approaches 44 from both sides (left and right limits). As xx approaches 44 from the left (x4x \to 4^-), f(x)=xx4f(x) = \frac{x}{x-4} \to -\infty. As xx approaches 44 from the right (x4+x \to 4^+), f(x)=xx4+f(x) = \frac{x}{x-4} \to +\infty.
  5. Conclude Limit: Conclude the limit based on the behavior from both sides. Since the left-hand limit and the right-hand limit are not equal and both approach \infty but with opposite signs, the overall limit does not exist.

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