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The image contains a set of 10 exercises related to finding algebraic limits. I will help you solve these problems step by step. Here’s the transcription of each problem:

1. \( \lim_{x \to 3} \frac{(x - 3)^2 - 9}{x} \)
2. \( \lim_{x \to 1} \frac{x^2 - 7x + 12}{x - 4} \)
3. \( \lim_{x \to 5} \frac{3x^3 + 15x + 55x + 12.5}{(x + 5)} \)
4. \( \lim_{x \to 2} \frac{x^3 - 8}{x - 2} \)
5. \( \lim_{x \to -2} \frac{x^2 + 3x + 2}{x + 2} \)
6. \( \lim_{x \to 4} \frac{x^2 + 4x}{x - 4} \)
7. \( \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{x^2 + 3x}{x} \)
8. \( \lim_{x \to 2} \frac{x^2 + 3x + 14}{x^2 - 2} \)
9. \( \lim_{x \to 4} \frac{x^2 + 4x + 16}{x - 3} \)
10. \( \lim_{x \to 2} \frac{x^2 + 3x + 16}{x - 2} \)

### Solutions:
Let's start solving each one.

#### Problem 1:
\[
\lim_{x \to 3} \frac{(x - 3)^2 - 9}{x}
\]

Simplify the numerator:
\[
(x - 3)^2 - 9 = (x - 3 + 3)(x - 3 - 3) = (x - 6)(x - 0)
\]

The expression simplifies to:
\[
\frac{(x - 6)(x)}{x}
\]

Cancel out the \(x\):
\[
\lim_{x \to 3} (x - 6) = 3 - 6 = -3
\]

Thus, the limit is **-3**.

#### Problem 2:
\[
\lim_{x \to 1} \frac{x^2 - 7x + 12}{x - 4}
\]
We'll check if there's direct substitution:
\[
x^2 - 7x + 12 = (x - 4)(x - 3)
\]
Thus, the expression simplifies to:
\[
\lim_{x \to 1} \frac{(x - 4)(x - 3)}{x - 4} = \lim_{x \to 1} (x - 3) = 1 - 3 = -2
\]

So, the limit is **-2**.

#### Problem 3:
The expression is a bit unclear due to the handwritten notation; I'll need clarification on this one before proceeding. Could you provide the exact terms?

#### Problem 4:
\[
\lim_{x \to 2} \frac{x^3 - 8}{x - 2}
\]

Notice that \(x^3 - 8 = (x - 2)(x^2 + 2x + 4)\) is a difference of cubes:
\[
\frac{(x - 2)(x^2 + 2x + 4)}{x - 2}
\]

Cancel the \(x - 2\) terms:
\[
\lim_{x \to 2} (x^2 + 2x + 4) = 2^2 + 2(2) + 4 = 4 + 4 + 4 = 12
\]

Thus, the limit is **12**.

#### Problem 5:
\[
\lim_{x \to -2} \frac{x^2 + 3x + 2}{x + 2}
\]
Factor the numerator:
\[
x^2 + 3x + 2 = (x + 2)(x + 1)
\]

So, the expression becomes:
\[
\frac{(x + 2)(x + 1)}{x + 2}
\]

Cancel out the \(x + 2\):
\[
\lim_{x \to -2} (x + 1) = -2 + 1 = -1
\]

Thus, the limit is **-1**.

#### Problem 6:
\[
\lim_{x \to 4} \frac{x^2 + 4x}{x - 4}
\]

Factor the numerator:
\[
x^2 + 4x = x(x + 4)
\]
Thus, the expression becomes:
\[
\frac{x(x + 4)}{x - 4}
\]

Now we’ll attempt substitution but will need further steps to resolve this singularity.

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Here are 5 related questions to expand on this topic:

1. How do you handle indeterminate forms when evaluating limits?
2. Can L'Hopital's Rule be applied to these problems?
3. What are common factoring techniques used in simplifying limits?
4. How can you recognize and apply the difference of cubes formula in limits?
5. What role do conjugates play in simplifying complex limit expressions?

**Tip:** Always try substituting the limit value first to check for any indeterminate forms like \(\frac{0}{0}\) before applying algebraic techniques like factoring.

Find the algebraic limits from the given exercises.

This tutorial covers solving algebraic limits by factorization and direct substitution, with problems involving the difference of squares and cubes. It is suitable for high school students in Grades 10-12, with detailed step-by-step solutions.

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