Math Problem Statement

How large can δ be so that |x - 0.5| < δ guarantees that |cos(x) + 2 sin(3x) - L| < 0.5?

Solution

It seems you're working on a problem related to limits and approximations. From the image, it looks like you're estimating the value of a limit for the function:

y=cos(x)+2sin(3x)y = \cos(x) + 2 \sin(3x)

You're tasked with finding the limit as xx approaches 0.5, and estimating values for δ\delta such that certain conditions are met.

Here's a breakdown of your current inputs:

  • L = 2.87 is the limit you’ve estimated as xx approaches 0.5.
  • The two questions after that ask for values of δ\delta such that:
    • x0.5<δ|x - 0.5| < \delta guarantees cos(x)+2sin(3x)L<0.5|\cos(x) + 2 \sin(3x) - L| < 0.5.
    • You also need to estimate for a smaller tolerance, cos(x)+2sin(3x)L<0.02|\cos(x) + 2 \sin(3x) - L| < 0.02.

It looks like you're still refining the values for δ\delta to satisfy those conditions.

Would you like help calculating a more precise value for δ\delta, or do you have any specific questions about the problem?

Here are a few related questions you might find useful:

  1. How do you find the limit of a function as xx approaches a specific value?
  2. What is the definition of the limit of a function in terms of epsilon and delta?
  3. How can you interpret the results from a simulation of this kind?
  4. What is the difference between absolute error and relative error in approximating limits?
  5. How does the behavior of the sine and cosine functions affect the estimation of limits?

Tip: Try using a graphing tool to visualize the function and the behavior of the limit to understand how δ\delta values change with different tolerances!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Epsilon-Delta Definition
Trigonometric Functions
Approximations

Formulas

cos(x) + 2 sin(3x)

Theorems

Epsilon-Delta Definition of a Limit

Suitable Grade Level

College Level (Calculus)