Math Problem Statement
Solution
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1. Tangent Line
Find the equation of the line tangent to at .
To find the tangent line equation:
- Calculate to find the slope of the tangent at .
- Evaluate and to form the tangent line equation using .
2. Limits
Evaluate each of the following limits:
- (a)
- (b)
- (c)
- (d)
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 and find .
- (b) For , find .
- (c) Calculate the sum for , , which is a geometric series.
- (d) Given functions and with values for and , find for using the chain rule.
4. Continuity of Piecewise Function
Determine the value of so that is continuous on :
\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.Ask a new question for Free
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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
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