Math Problem Statement

(-sin(x))/(x)

Solution

The expression sin(x)x-\frac{\sin(x)}{x} involves a trigonometric function and a rational term. Here's an analysis:

Behavior of sin(x)x-\frac{\sin(x)}{x}

  1. For x=0x = 0:
    This expression is undefined because division by zero is not allowed. However, the limit of sin(x)x-\frac{\sin(x)}{x} as xx approaches 0 can be evaluated using L'Hôpital's Rule: limx0sin(x)x=limx0cos(x)1=1.\lim_{x \to 0} -\frac{\sin(x)}{x} = \lim_{x \to 0} -\frac{\cos(x)}{1} = -1.

  2. For x>0x > 0:
    The sine function oscillates between 1-1 and 11, and dividing by xx (positive values) causes the magnitude of the function to decrease as xx increases. The function approaches 0 from below as xx \to \infty.

  3. For x<0x < 0:
    Similar behavior occurs, except xx is negative, making the denominator negative. Thus, the function still approaches 0, but from above, as xx \to -\infty.

  4. Overall Characteristics:

    • The function is odd, meaning f(x)=f(x)f(-x) = -f(x).
    • There is a singularity at x=0x = 0.
    • The function tends to 0 as x±x \to \pm\infty.

Would you like to:

  1. Evaluate the function for specific values?
  2. Explore its graph or behavior further?
  3. Derive its limit at infinity or near zero?
  4. Find the derivative or integral of this function?
  5. Analyze any approximations or expansions, such as Taylor series?

Tip: When analyzing functions with a singularity at x=0x = 0, using limits is a powerful tool to understand the behavior.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometric Functions
Limits
Odd Functions
Behavior of Rational Functions

Formulas

L'Hôpital's Rule: \(\lim_{x \to c} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \lim_{x \to c} \frac{f'(x)}{g'(x)}\), when \(\frac{0}{0}\) or \(\frac{\infty}{\infty}\)
Sine function properties: \(\sin(x)\) oscillates between -1 and 1

Theorems

L'Hôpital's Rule
Limits of Trigonometric Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12