Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

The function pp is defined by p(x)=x2−1x−1p(x)=\dfrac{x^{2}-1}{x-1} for x≠1x\ne 1 and p(1)=2p(1)=2. Determine p′(1)p'(1). a) 00 b) 22 c) 11 d) The derivative does not exist at x=1x=1.

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