Answer
-4
Work Step by Step
We know if $f$ is a polynomial function and $a$ is any real number, then $\lim\limits_{x \to a}f(x)=f(a)$.
Hence since $x^2-13$ is a polynomial, we have $\lim\limits_{x \to -3}(x^2-13)=(-3)^2-13=9-13=-4.$
Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition
by Thomas Jr., George B.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32187-896-5
ISBN 13:
978-0-32187-896-0
Chapter 2: Limits and Continuity - Section 2.2 - Limit of a Function and Limit Laws - Exercises 2.2 - Page 56: 11
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