Math Problem Statement

Use a table of values to estimate the value of the limit (correct to three decimal places). If you have a graphing device, use it to confirm your result graphically.

lim t→0 

6t − 1

t

Solution

To estimate the limit limt06t1t\lim_{{t \to 0}} \frac{6t - 1}{t}, we can approach it by creating a table of values for tt approaching 0 from both the positive and negative sides. This will help us estimate the behavior of the function as tt gets closer to 0.

The expression can be simplified to: 6t1t=6tt1t=61t\frac{6t - 1}{t} = \frac{6t}{t} - \frac{1}{t} = 6 - \frac{1}{t}

Now, let's create a table for values of tt approaching 0:

tt6t1t\frac{6t - 1}{t}
0.1610.1=610=46 - \frac{1}{0.1} = 6 - 10 = -4
0.01610.01=6100=946 - \frac{1}{0.01} = 6 - 100 = -94
0.001610.001=61000=9946 - \frac{1}{0.001} = 6 - 1000 = -994
-0.1610.1=6+10=166 - \frac{1}{-0.1} = 6 + 10 = 16
-0.01610.01=6+100=1066 - \frac{1}{-0.01} = 6 + 100 = 106
-0.001610.001=6+1000=10066 - \frac{1}{-0.001} = 6 + 1000 = 1006

From this table, as tt approaches 0 from the positive side, the values of the function become more negative and grow in magnitude. As tt approaches 0 from the negative side, the values become more positive and also grow in magnitude. The function does not approach a single value from both sides of 0, so the limit does not exist as t0t \to 0.

Conclusion:

limt06t1t does not exist.\lim_{{t \to 0}} \frac{6t - 1}{t} \text{ does not exist.}

Would you like to explore this concept further, or would you like help with a different type of problem? Here are some related questions:

  1. What happens if we evaluate the limit from one side only (left-hand or right-hand limit)?
  2. How do you determine if a limit exists from a table of values?
  3. Can limits exist if the function approaches infinity on one side?
  4. What is the difference between an infinite limit and a limit that does not exist?
  5. Can you use L'Hopital's Rule to evaluate this limit?

Tip: When you have a limit where the function behaves differently from either side of a point, check if there are any asymptotes or discontinuities at that point.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Algebra
Continuity

Formulas

lim(t→0) (6t - 1) / t
6 - 1/t

Theorems

Limit of a function
Non-existence of limit

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12