Math Problem Statement

Tentukan nilai dari limit berikut ini: lim_{x → 2^+} (x^2 - 2x) / (x^2 - 4x + 4)

Solution

The problem asks us to evaluate the following limit as xx approaches 2 from the right:

limx2+x22xx24x+4\lim_{x \to 2^+} \frac{x^2 - 2x}{x^2 - 4x + 4}

Step 1: Factor the expression

Numerator:

The numerator is x22xx^2 - 2x, which can be factored as:

x(x2)x(x - 2)

Denominator:

The denominator is x24x+4x^2 - 4x + 4, which can be factored as:

(x2)2(x - 2)^2

Step 2: Simplify the expression

Now, rewrite the limit using these factored forms:

x(x2)(x2)2\frac{x(x - 2)}{(x - 2)^2}

Cancel out one (x2)(x - 2) term from the numerator and the denominator:

xx2\frac{x}{x - 2}

Step 3: Evaluate the limit as x2+x \to 2^+

Now we need to evaluate the limit of xx2\frac{x}{x - 2} as xx approaches 2 from the right (2+2^+):

As x2+x \to 2^+, the term x2x - 2 becomes a small positive number. Thus, the expression behaves like:

2small positive number+\frac{2}{\text{small positive number}} \to +\infty

Conclusion:

The limit is ++\infty, which corresponds to option d. ∞.


Would you like further details or explanations?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. What is the difference between evaluating limits from the right and from the left?
  2. How do you handle limits when the numerator and denominator both tend to 0 (indeterminate forms)?
  3. What is L'Hopital's Rule, and when should it be applied in limits?
  4. Can limits always be simplified by factoring, or are there cases when another method is more suitable?
  5. What are some typical limits that approach infinity, and how do we interpret them?

Tip: Always check for indeterminate forms like 00\frac{0}{0} when solving limits, as they often indicate the need for factoring or applying other limit techniques like L'Hopital's Rule.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Limits
Algebra

Formulas

Limit formula
Factoring quadratics

Theorems

Limit evaluation at a point
Factoring quadratics

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12