Use the Graph to Find $\lim _ { x \rightarrow 3 } \frac { 4 x ^ { 2 } - 36 } { x - 3 }$

question 71

Multiple Choice

Use the graph to find $\lim _ { x \rightarrow 3 } \frac { 4 x ^ { 2 } - 36 } { x - 3 }$ .

• A) 24
• B) \(\infty\)
• C) 12
• D) 0
• E) limit does not exist

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