Math Problem Statement

lim as x goes to 0 of |x|sin(x)

Solution

To evaluate the limit limx0xsin(x)\lim_{{x \to 0}} |x| \sin(x), we can analyze it by considering the properties of the absolute value and the sine function.

Step 1: Consider the behavior of x|x| and sin(x)\sin(x)

  • The function x|x| is the absolute value of xx. It behaves as xx when xx is positive and as x-x when xx is negative.
  • The sine function sin(x)\sin(x) is bounded between 1-1 and 11 for all xx.

Step 2: Establish bounds using the Squeeze Theorem

We can bound the product xsin(x)|x| \sin(x) between x-|x| and x|x|:

xxsin(x)x-|x| \leq |x| \sin(x) \leq |x|

Step 3: Apply the Squeeze Theorem

As x0x \to 0, both x-|x| and x|x| approach 0. Since xsin(x)|x| \sin(x) is squeezed between these two functions, it must also approach 0.

Thus, by the Squeeze Theorem:

limx0xsin(x)=0\lim_{{x \to 0}} |x| \sin(x) = 0

The final answer is:

limx0xsin(x)=0\lim_{{x \to 0}} |x| \sin(x) = 0

Would you like any more detailed explanation on this, or do you have further questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. What is limx0xsin(1x)\lim_{{x \to 0}} x \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)?
  2. How would you evaluate limx0x2sin(1x)\lim_{{x \to 0}} x^2 \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)?
  3. Can you find limx0xcos(x)\lim_{{x \to 0}} |x| \cos(x)?
  4. What is the limit limx0x2sin(x)\lim_{{x \to 0}} x^2 \sin(x)?
  5. How do you apply the Squeeze Theorem to evaluate limx0sin(x)x\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{\sin(x)}{x}?

Tip: The Squeeze Theorem is particularly useful when you have a product of a function that approaches 0 and a bounded function like sine or cosine.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Absolute Value
Sine Function
Squeeze Theorem

Formulas

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Theorems

Squeeze Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Advanced