Calculate $\lim_{x\to 1} \frac{\sqrt x – x^2}{1-\sqrt x}$ without L’Hopital rule

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$$\lim_{x\to 1} \frac{\sqrt x – x^2}{1-\sqrt x}$$

I solved it by using L'hopital and got $3$.

I've also attempted to solve it without L'hopital, but unfortunately I couldn't.

Best Answer

Hint: Use $$\sqrt{x}-x^2=\sqrt{x}(1-\sqrt{x}^3)=\sqrt{x}(1-\sqrt{x})(1+\sqrt{x}+x)$$

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