Evaluate each limit. Give exact answers. (a) \lim_{x \to 5} \left( \frac{x^2 - 25}{x - 5} \right) = \boxed{} help (numbers) (b) \lim_{x \to -5} \left( \frac{x + 5}{x^2 + 5x} \right) = \boxed{} (c) \lim_{x \to 9} \left( \frac{x - 9}{\sqrt{x} - 3} \right) = \boxed{}
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Step 1: To evaluate the limit of (x^2 - 25) as x approaches 5, we can substitute 5 into the expression and simplify. Show more…
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