Math Problem Statement

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Evaluate \( \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{e^x - 1}{x} \)

Solution

The expression in the image is a limit:

limx0ex1x\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{e^x - 1}{x}

This is a standard limit in calculus. To evaluate it, we can recognize that this is a definition for the derivative of exe^x at x=0x = 0.

We can also solve it by applying L'Hopital's Rule, since both the numerator and denominator tend to 0 as x0x \to 0.

Applying L'Hopital's Rule:

  1. Take the derivative of the numerator ex1e^x - 1, which is exe^x.
  2. Take the derivative of the denominator xx, which is 1.

Thus, the limit becomes:

limx0ex1=e0=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{e^x}{1} = e^0 = 1

Therefore, the value of the limit is 1.

Would you like further details or clarification on this? Let me know if you have any questions.

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the definition of the derivative of a function?
  2. How do you apply L'Hopital's Rule to limits?
  3. Why does exe^x have the property that its derivative is itself?
  4. What is the limit of sin(x)x\frac{\sin(x)}{x} as x0x \to 0?
  5. How do you determine if a limit results in an indeterminate form like 00\frac{0}{0}?

Tip: For limits involving indeterminate forms, L'Hopital's Rule is often a helpful tool.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Limits
Indeterminate Forms

Formulas

L'Hopital's Rule
Derivative definition \( f'(x) = \lim_{h \to 0} \frac{f(x+h) - f(x)}{h} \)

Theorems

L'Hopital's Rule
Properties of exponential functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 and early college