Math Problem Statement

Lim x -> 0 x root x + cos ^2 x + 2 e^-x / x

Solution

To find the limit of xx+cos2(x)+2exx\frac{x \sqrt{x} + \cos^2(x) + 2e^{-x}}{x} as xx approaches 0, we need to carefully analyze the behavior of each term in the numerator.

The limit can be written as:

limx0xx+cos2(x)+2exx\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{x \sqrt{x} + \cos^2(x) + 2e^{-x}}{x}

Analyzing each term:

  1. Term xxx \sqrt{x}: xx=xx1/2=x3/2x \sqrt{x} = x \cdot x^{1/2} = x^{3/2} As x0x \to 0, x3/20x^{3/2} \to 0.

  2. Term cos2(x)\cos^2(x): cos2(x)\cos^2(x) As x0x \to 0, cos2(0)=1\cos^2(0) = 1.

  3. Term 2ex2e^{-x}: 2ex2e^{-x} As x0x \to 0, 2e0=22e^{-0} = 2.

Combining the terms:

We have:

limx0x3/2+cos2(x)+2exx\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{x^{3/2} + \cos^2(x) + 2e^{-x}}{x}

This becomes:

limx0x3/2x+cos2(x)x+2exx\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{x^{3/2}}{x} + \frac{\cos^2(x)}{x} + \frac{2e^{-x}}{x}

Simplifying each term separately:

  1. First term:

x3/2x=x1/2\frac{x^{3/2}}{x} = x^{1/2} As x0x \to 0, x1/20x^{1/2} \to 0.

  1. Second term:

cos2(x)x\frac{\cos^2(x)}{x} As x0x \to 0, 1x\frac{1}{x} approaches infinity because cos2(x)\cos^2(x) approaches 1, making the term diverge to infinity.

  1. Third term:

2exx\frac{2e^{-x}}{x} As x0x \to 0, 2ex2e^{-x} approaches 2, making the term diverge to infinity.

Conclusion:

The second and third terms both diverge to infinity, implying that the overall limit does not exist in the conventional sense. Therefore, the limit:

limx0xx+cos2(x)+2exx\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{x \sqrt{x} + \cos^2(x) + 2e^{-x}}{x}

does not exist because the terms cos2(x)x\frac{\cos^2(x)}{x} and 2exx\frac{2e^{-x}}{x} both approach infinity as xx approaches 0.

Do you want any more details or have any specific questions about this problem?

Here are five more questions you might be interested in:

  1. How do you find the limit of sin(x)x\frac{\sin(x)}{x} as xx approaches 0?
  2. What is the derivative of ex2e^{x^2}?
  3. How do you evaluate the limit of ln(x)x\frac{\ln(x)}{x} as xx approaches infinity?
  4. Can you find the Taylor series expansion for cos(x)\cos(x) around x=0x = 0?
  5. What is L'Hôpital's rule and how is it used to evaluate limits?

Tip: When evaluating limits that lead to indeterminate forms, consider using L'Hôpital's rule, which involves taking the derivative of the numerator and denominator to find the limit.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Indeterminate forms
L'Hôpital's rule

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Suitable Grade Level

College Level