Math Problem Statement
Evaluate the limit lim_{x→0} (sin(3x))^2 / (x^2 cos(x)).
Solution
The limit you provided is:
Steps to Solve:
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Expression Simplification: Start by expressing in a more convenient form near .
So,
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Substitute in the Limit:
Substitute this approximation into the original limit expression:
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Simplification:
Simplify the expression by canceling in the numerator and denominator:
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Evaluate the Limit:
As , . Therefore:
Final Answer:
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Here are 5 related questions to further your understanding:
- How would the limit change if the expression were ?
- What happens if were replaced with in the denominator?
- How does L'Hôpital's Rule apply to solving limits involving indeterminate forms like ?
- What is the approximation for near , and why is it useful?
- Can you apply the small-angle approximation to to verify the solution?
Tip: Small-angle approximations are useful in simplifying trigonometric functions near 0, especially in limit problems.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Limits
Trigonometry
Small-Angle Approximation
Formulas
sin(x) ≈ x as x → 0
Limit formula: lim_{x→0} (sin(ax)/x) = a
Theorems
Limit Laws
Small-Angle Approximation
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12