Math Problem Statement

Evaluate lim as x approaches 1 of (1 / (8 - 3x) - 1 / 11) / (1 / (6 - 3x) - 1 / 9).

Solution

Let's solve the given limit problem step by step. The problem is:

limx1183x111163x19\lim_{{x \to 1}} \frac{\frac{1}{{8 - 3x}} - \frac{1}{{11}}}{{\frac{1}{{6 - 3x}} - \frac{1}{{9}}}}

Step 1: Simplify the numerator and denominator

First, let's work on the numerator: Numerator=183x111\text{Numerator} = \frac{1}{{8 - 3x}} - \frac{1}{{11}} This can be rewritten using a common denominator: Numerator=11(83x)11(83x)=3x8+1111(83x)=3x+311(83x)\text{Numerator} = \frac{11 - (8 - 3x)}{{11(8 - 3x)}} = \frac{3x - 8 + 11}{{11(8 - 3x)}} = \frac{3x + 3}{{11(8 - 3x)}} Numerator=3(x+1)11(83x)\text{Numerator} = \frac{3(x + 1)}{{11(8 - 3x)}}

Now, let's simplify the denominator: Denominator=163x19\text{Denominator} = \frac{1}{{6 - 3x}} - \frac{1}{{9}} This can also be rewritten using a common denominator: Denominator=9(63x)9(63x)=3x6+99(63x)=3x+39(63x)\text{Denominator} = \frac{9 - (6 - 3x)}{{9(6 - 3x)}} = \frac{3x - 6 + 9}{{9(6 - 3x)}} = \frac{3x + 3}{{9(6 - 3x)}} Denominator=3(x+1)9(63x)\text{Denominator} = \frac{3(x + 1)}{{9(6 - 3x)}}

Step 2: Combine the results

Now, the entire expression becomes: limx13(x+1)11(83x)3(x+1)9(63x)\lim_{{x \to 1}} \frac{\frac{3(x + 1)}{{11(8 - 3x)}}}{{\frac{3(x + 1)}{{9(6 - 3x)}}}}

We can simplify by canceling out the common factor 3(x+1)3(x + 1) in both the numerator and denominator: limx19(63x)11(83x)\lim_{{x \to 1}} \frac{9(6 - 3x)}{11(8 - 3x)}

Step 3: Substitute x=1x = 1

Substitute x=1x = 1 into the simplified expression: 9(63(1))11(83(1))=9(63)11(83)=9×311×5=2755\frac{9(6 - 3(1))}{11(8 - 3(1))} = \frac{9(6 - 3)}{11(8 - 3)} = \frac{9 \times 3}{11 \times 5} = \frac{27}{55}

Thus, the exact answer is: 2755\boxed{\frac{27}{55}}

Would you like further details on any of these steps, or do you have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. How would you solve limx2152x1713x14\lim_{{x \to 2}} \frac{\frac{1}{{5 - 2x}} - \frac{1}{{7}}}{{\frac{1}{{3 - x}} - \frac{1}{{4}}}}?
  2. What is the significance of common denominators in simplifying limit expressions?
  3. How do you apply L'Hôpital's Rule to solve indeterminate forms in limits?
  4. Can you find the limit limx0sin(2x)x\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{\sin(2x)}{x}?
  5. What techniques can be used to evaluate limits that result in 00\frac{0}{0} indeterminate forms?

Tip: Always try to simplify complex fractions in limits by finding a common denominator or factoring common terms before substituting the limit value. This often avoids indeterminate forms and simplifies the evaluation process.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Rational Functions
Algebraic Manipulation

Formulas

lim_{x -> c} f(x)
Algebraic Simplification
L'Hopital's Rule (optional if indeterminate form)

Theorems

Limit Theorem
Basic Properties of Limits

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12 or early university level (Calculus I)