Find the limit, if it exists. If it does not, enter "DNE" $$ \lim_{x \to 5} \frac{x^2 - 10x + 25}{x - 5} = $$
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The function is $f(x) = \frac{x^2 - 10x + 25}{x - 5}$. First, let's try to substitute $x=5$ into the function: Numerator: $5^2 - 10(5) + 25 = 25 - 50 + 25 = 0$ Denominator: $5 - 5 = 0$ Since we get the indeterminate form $\frac{0}{0}$, we need to simplify the Show more…
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