Limit Finding for \lim_{x\to 8}\frac{x-8}{x^{\frac{1}{3}}-2} - Homework Solution

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The limit expression evaluated is \lim_{x\to 8}\frac{x-8}{x^{\frac{1}{3}}-2}, which simplifies to \lim_{x\to 8}(x^{\frac{2}{3}} + 2x^{\frac{1}{3}} + 4). Upon substituting x with 8, the result is 12. The solution confirms that the limit approaches 12 as x approaches 8. There is a note that the LaTeX graphics may not display correctly.
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Homework Statement


\lim_{x\to 8}\frac{x-8}{x^{\frac{1}{3}}-2}


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Answer is 12


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\lim_{x\to 8}\frac{x-8}{x^{\frac{1}{3}}-2}= \lim_{x\to 8}\frac{(x^{\frac{1}{3}}-2)(x^{\frac{2}{3}}+2x^{\frac{1}{3}}+2^2)}{x^{\frac{1}{3}}-2}=\lim_{x\to 8}(x^{\frac{2}{3}}+2x^{\frac{1}{3}}+4)=12
 
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Correct. The latex graphics is not showing everything correctly, though.
 
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