Math Problem Statement

What is the solution to a set of calculus questions, including tangent line equation, limits, derivatives, continuity of piecewise functions, greatest integer function limits, and chain rule application?

Solution

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1. Tangent Line

Find the equation of the line tangent to f(x)=x2+3xf(x) = x^2 + 3x at x=2x = 2.

To find the tangent line equation:

  1. Calculate f(x)f'(x) to find the slope of the tangent at x=2x = 2.
  2. Evaluate f(2)f(2) and f(2)f'(2) to form the tangent line equation using yf(2)=f(2)(x2)y - f(2) = f'(2)(x - 2).

2. Limits

Evaluate each of the following limits:

  • (a) limx83x2+x+1x8\lim_{x \to 8} \frac{3x - 2 + \sqrt{x + 1}}{x - 8}
  • (b) limx1x31x1\lim_{x \to 1} \frac{x^3 - 1}{x - 1}
  • (c) limx0xx\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{|x|}{x}
  • (d) limx2xx2x2\lim_{x \to 2} \frac{x|x - 2|}{x - 2}

These involve different techniques:

  • Simplifying expressions.
  • L'Hôpital's Rule.
  • Understanding limits from the left and right for absolute values.

3. Calculus Questions

  • (a) Differentiate f(x)=3x8x3f(x) = \frac{3x - 8}{\sqrt{x - 3}} and find f(1)f'(-1).
  • (b) For y=x(x3+1)5y = x(x^3 + 1)^5, find dydx\frac{dy}{dx}.
  • (c) Calculate the sum for 1+x+x2+x3++xn1 + x + x^2 + x^3 + \dots + x^n, x1x \neq 1, which is a geometric series.
  • (d) Given functions ff and gg with values for g(2)g'(2) and g(2)g(2), find h(2)h'(2) for h(x)=f(g(x))h(x) = f(g(x)) using the chain rule.

4. Continuity of Piecewise Function

Determine the value of cc so that f(x)f(x) is continuous on R\mathbb{R}:

\begin{cases} cx^2 - 3, & x \leq 2 \\ cx + 2, & x > 2 \end{cases}$$ To make $$f(x)$$ continuous, equate the left and right limits as $$x \to 2$$. ### 5. Greatest Integer Function and Limits Given \( f(x) = \begin{cases} x \lfloor x \rfloor, & x < 2 \\ 2x - 2, & x \geq 2 \end{cases} \) determine: - (a) $$\lim_{x \to 2} f(x)$$ and whether it exists. - (b) $$f'(2)$$ and whether it exists. ### 6. Chain Rule Application If $$f(1 - x^3) = 5x^2$$, find $$f'(9)$$. --- Would you like detailed solutions for a specific problem, or shall we go over each step in detail? ### Further Questions: 1. How do you find the tangent line to a curve at a specific point? 2. What are common techniques to evaluate indeterminate limits? 3. What approach should you take to differentiate functions involving products and compositions? 4. How do you ensure continuity in a piecewise function? 5. What is the greatest integer function, and how does it affect limit calculations? **Tip:** When dealing with limits that result in indeterminate forms like $$\frac{0}{0}$$, try using L'Hôpital's Rule or algebraic simplification to resolve the expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Limits
Differentiation
Continuity of Piecewise Functions
Greatest Integer Function
Chain Rule

Formulas

Tangent line formula: y - f(a) = f'(a)(x - a)
Limit evaluation techniques
Derivative rules for functions of the form f(x) = g(h(x))
Continuity conditions for piecewise functions

Theorems

L'Hôpital's Rule
Limit laws
Continuity theorem for piecewise functions
Chain rule for derivatives

Suitable Grade Level

College Calculus