Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the limit: limit, start subscript, x, right arrow, 0, end subscript, start fraction, 5, x, minus, 5, x, cosine, left parenthesis, x, right parenthesis, divided by, 7, x, sine, left parenthesis, x, right parenthesis, end fraction x→0 lim ​

7xsin(x) 5x−5xcos(x) ​

Solution

To evaluate the limit

limx05x5xcos(x)7xsin(x)\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{5x - 5x \cos(x)}{7x \sin(x)}

we can simplify and apply L'Hôpital's Rule if necessary. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Simplify the Expression

Rewrite the numerator: 5x5xcos(x)=5x(1cos(x))5x - 5x \cos(x) = 5x (1 - \cos(x)) so the limit becomes limx05x(1cos(x))7xsin(x).\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{5x (1 - \cos(x))}{7x \sin(x)}.

Step 2: Cancel xx Terms

Since x0x \neq 0 for the limit process, we can cancel xx in the numerator and denominator: =limx05(1cos(x))7sin(x).= \lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{5 (1 - \cos(x))}{7 \sin(x)}.

Step 3: Apply Known Limits

Using the fact that limx01cos(x)x2=12\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{1 - \cos(x)}{x^2} = \frac{1}{2} and limx0sin(x)x=1\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{\sin(x)}{x} = 1, rewrite 1cos(x)1 - \cos(x) in terms of x2x^2 near zero.

Rewrite the limit as: =limx051cos(x)x27sin(x)xx.= \lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{5 \cdot \frac{1 - \cos(x)}{x^2}}{7 \cdot \frac{\sin(x)}{x}} \cdot x.

Then substitute the known limits: =51271=514.= \frac{5 \cdot \frac{1}{2}}{7 \cdot 1} = \frac{5}{14}.

Final Answer

limx05x5xcos(x)7xsin(x)=514.\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{5x - 5x \cos(x)}{7x \sin(x)} = \frac{5}{14}.

Would you like more detailed steps on any part of this?

Here are some related questions:

  1. How can L'Hôpital's Rule be used to solve similar limits?
  2. What is the Taylor expansion of cos(x)\cos(x) around x=0x = 0?
  3. How does the small-angle approximation for sine and cosine functions help in limits?
  4. Why does 1cos(x)x212\frac{1 - \cos(x)}{x^2} \approx \frac{1}{2} as x0x \to 0?
  5. How do we know when to cancel terms in a limit problem?

Tip: Memorizing key trigonometric limits can make solving these problems much faster.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometric Limits
L'Hôpital's Rule

Formulas

lim_{x→0} (1 - cos(x)) / x^2 = 1/2
lim_{x→0} sin(x) / x = 1

Theorems

L'Hôpital's Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12