Find the Limit (If It Exists) $$\lim _ { \Delta x \rightarrow 0 } \frac { ( x + \Delta x ) ^ { 2 } - 13 ( x + \Delta x ) + 13 - \left( x ^ { 2 } - 13 x + 13 \right) } { \Delta x }$$

question 12

Multiple Choice

Find the limit (if it exists) : $$\lim _ { \Delta x \rightarrow 0 } \frac { ( x + \Delta x ) ^ { 2 } - 13 ( x + \Delta x ) + 13 - \left( x ^ { 2 } - 13 x + 13 \right) } { \Delta x }$$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { 3 } x ^ { 3 } - \frac { 13 } { 2 } x ^ { 2 } + 13 x\)
• B) \(x ^ { 3 } - 13 x ^ { 2 } + 13 x\)
• C)0
• D) \(2 x - 13\)
• E) \(x ^ { 2 } - 13 x + 13\)

Appreciate the need for consideration of patient-specific factors when applying research findings to clinical practice.

Understand and apply critical thinking skills in nursing practice.

Recognize the importance and application of intuition in nursing.

Identify and utilize the most effective tools and techniques for data synthesis in nursing care.

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