What is the limit of $\frac{x^3-5x^2+3x-15}{x-5}$ as $x$ approaches 2?

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Function Limits I: The Intuition
Problem: 

What is the limit of $\frac{x^3-5x^2+3x-15}{x-5}$ as $x$ approaches 2?

Answer: 

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What is the limit of <Sign in to see all the formulas> as $x$ approaches 2? To find the limit first ask what $f(2)$ is. In this case we have

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