Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the limit using the Squeeze Theorem as necessary: lim_{x -> 4} ((x - 4)sin(4π / 7(x - 4)))

Solution

We are asked to evaluate the following limit using the Squeeze Theorem:

limx4((x4)sin(4π7(x4)))\lim_{x \to 4} \left( (x - 4) \sin \left( \frac{4\pi}{7(x - 4)} \right) \right)

Step-by-step Solution:

Let’s rewrite the limit by introducing a substitution to simplify the expression.

Define:

y=x4y = x - 4

Thus, as x4x \to 4, we have y0y \to 0. Substituting this into the original limit, we get:

limy0(ysin(4π7y))\lim_{y \to 0} \left( y \sin \left( \frac{4\pi}{7y} \right) \right)

Now, focus on the behavior of sin(4π7y)\sin \left( \frac{4\pi}{7y} \right) as y0y \to 0.

Using the Squeeze Theorem:

We know from the standard trigonometric limits that:

limy0(sin(4π7y)4π7y)=1\lim_{y \to 0} \left( \frac{\sin \left( \frac{4\pi}{7y} \right)}{\frac{4\pi}{7y}} \right) = 1

So, we can rewrite the limit as:

limy0ysin(4π7y)=limy0y7y4π=0\lim_{y \to 0} y \cdot \sin \left( \frac{4\pi}{7y} \right) = \lim_{y \to 0} \frac{y}{\frac{7y}{4\pi}} = 0

This follows because sin(4π7y)\sin\left(\frac{4\pi}{7y}\right) is bounded by 1-1 and 11, and the term yy approaches zero, making the entire expression tend to zero.

Thus, the limit is:

0\boxed{0}


Would you like more details or have any other questions?

5 Related Questions:

  1. What is the Squeeze Theorem, and how is it applied in limits?
  2. How can we handle limits that involve trigonometric functions?
  3. What are the conditions for using trigonometric limit identities like limx0sinxx=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin x}{x} = 1?
  4. Can you explain other substitution techniques for solving limits?
  5. How does the behavior of sin(x)\sin(x) affect the evaluation of limits near zero?

Tip:

For limits involving oscillatory functions like sine or cosine, bounding the function and using the Squeeze Theorem is a powerful method to simplify the problem.

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometric Functions
Substitution

Formulas

lim_{y -> 0} (y sin(1/y)) = 0
lim_{x -> 0} (sin(x)/x) = 1

Theorems

Squeeze Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

College Calculus