Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the limit using the Basic Limit Laws and the limits \( \lim_{x \to c} x^{p/q} = c^{p/q} \) and \( \lim_{x \to c} k = k \). The given limit is: \( \lim_{x \to 15/2} (4x^2 + 6x - 6)^{3/2} \).

Solution

The problem is asking to evaluate the limit:

limx152(4x2+6x6)32\lim_{x \to \frac{15}{2}} \left( 4x^2 + 6x - 6 \right)^{\frac{3}{2}}

To solve this, we can directly substitute x=152x = \frac{15}{2} into the expression inside the parentheses, following the limit properties provided:

limxc(f(x))pq=(limxcf(x))pq\lim_{x \to c} \left( f(x) \right)^{\frac{p}{q}} = \left( \lim_{x \to c} f(x) \right)^{\frac{p}{q}}

Now, we substitute x=152x = \frac{15}{2} into the expression 4x2+6x64x^2 + 6x - 6.

Step 1: Substitute x=152x = \frac{15}{2}

4(152)2+6(152)64\left( \frac{15}{2} \right)^2 + 6\left( \frac{15}{2} \right) - 6

=4×2254+6×1526= 4 \times \frac{225}{4} + 6 \times \frac{15}{2} - 6

=225+456= 225 + 45 - 6

=264= 264

Step 2: Take the exponent 32\frac{3}{2} of 264

(264)32=2643(264)^{\frac{3}{2}} = \sqrt{264^3}

Therefore, the expression simplifies to:

264\sqrt{264}

The answer provided in the image is correct.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you evaluate limits involving square roots and exponents?
  2. Can you apply L'Hopital's Rule for indeterminate forms in limits?
  3. What are the rules for simplifying expressions with fractional exponents?
  4. How do polynomial functions behave near limits?
  5. What are other methods for solving limits without substitution?

Tip:

Always check for any indeterminate forms (like 00\frac{0}{0}) before applying substitution in limits.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Basic Limit Laws
Algebra

Formulas

\( \lim_{x \to c} x^{p/q} = c^{p/q} \)
Substitution of values into functions

Theorems

Basic Limit Theorem
Power of a limit theorem

Suitable Grade Level

College-level Calculus