Math Problem Statement

limit of 1 over x multiply ny 1 over h plus x - 1 over h as x approaches to 0

Solution

To find the limit of the expression as xx approaches 0:

limx01x×(1h+x1h)\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{1}{x} \times \left(\frac{1}{h + x} - \frac{1}{h}\right)

We can simplify and evaluate the expression step by step.

Step 1: Simplify the difference inside the parentheses

We have:

1h+x1h\frac{1}{h + x} - \frac{1}{h}

To subtract these fractions, find a common denominator:

1h+x1h=h(h+x)h(h+x)=xh(h+x)\frac{1}{h + x} - \frac{1}{h} = \frac{h - (h + x)}{h(h + x)} = \frac{-x}{h(h + x)}

Step 2: Substitute this back into the original expression

Now substitute the simplified expression back into the limit:

limx01x×(xh(h+x))\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{1}{x} \times \left(\frac{-x}{h(h + x)}\right)

Step 3: Simplify further

The xx terms cancel out:

limx01h(h+x)\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{-1}{h(h + x)}

Step 4: Evaluate the limit as xx approaches 0

Now, as xx approaches 0, the expression simplifies to:

limx01h(h+0)=1h2\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{-1}{h(h + 0)} = \frac{-1}{h^2}

Final Answer

The limit is:

limx01x×(1h+x1h)=1h2\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{1}{x} \times \left(\frac{1}{h + x} - \frac{1}{h}\right) = -\frac{1}{h^2}

Would you like more details on any step or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. How does the limit change if the expression inside the parentheses is different?
  2. What happens if we replace hh with a function of xx?
  3. How would the limit be affected if xx approaches a different value instead of 0?
  4. Can you generalize this result for higher-order differences?
  5. What is the significance of the negative sign in the result?

Tip: When dealing with limits that involve fractions, finding a common denominator can simplify the process considerably.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Fractional Calculus

Formulas

Limit definition

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School