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Evaluate \(\lim_{x\rightarrow 5}\) f(x), where f(x) = |x|-5

Updated On: Mar 17, 2026
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Solution and Explanation

Given:

f(x) = |x| − 5


Step 1: Analyze the function near x = 5

Since 5 is a positive number,

|x| = x   (for x near 5)

So, f(x) = x − 5


Step 2: Evaluate the limit

limx→5 f(x) = limx→5 (x − 5)

= 5 − 5

= 0


Final Answer:

limx→5 f(x) = 0

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