Math Problem Statement

ModifyingBelow lim With x right arrow StartFraction pi Over 2 EndFraction Superscript minus StartStartFraction tangent x OverOver left parenthesis StartFraction 9 Over 2 x minus pi EndFraction right parenthesis EndEndFraction Question content area bottom Part 1 How should the given limit be​ evaluated? Select the correct choice below​ and, if​ necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. Use l'Hôpital's Rule to rewrite the limit as ModifyingBelow lim With x right arrow StartFraction pi Over 2 EndFraction Superscript minus left parenthesis nothing right parenthesis

. B. Use a trigonometric identity to rewrite the limit as ModifyingBelow lim With x right arrow StartFraction pi Over 2 EndFraction Superscript minus left parenthesis nothing right parenthesis

. C. Multiply the expression by a unit fraction to obtain ModifyingBelow lim With x right arrow StartFraction pi Over 2 EndFraction Superscript minus left parenthesis nothing right parenthesis

. D. Use direct substitution.

Solution

To evaluate the limit

limxπ2tanx92xπ,\lim_{x \to \frac{\pi}{2}^-} \frac{\tan x}{\frac{9}{2}x - \pi},

we need to determine the behavior of the numerator and denominator as xx approaches π2\frac{\pi}{2} from the left.

  1. Numerator: tanx\tan x approaches \infty as xx approaches π2\frac{\pi}{2}.
  2. Denominator: 92xπ\frac{9}{2}x - \pi approaches 92π2π=9π4π=5π4\frac{9}{2} \cdot \frac{\pi}{2} - \pi = \frac{9\pi}{4} - \pi = \frac{5\pi}{4}, which is a finite non-zero value.

Since the limit evaluates to the form finite\frac{\infty}{\text{finite}}, we can conclude that the limit is \infty.

Given this, the best approach for evaluating this limit is:

Choice A: Use l'Hôpital's Rule to rewrite the limit.

Conclusion

Thus, the answer is:

A. Use l'Hôpital's Rule to rewrite the limit as

limxπ2(something).\lim_{x \to \frac{\pi}{2}^-} \left(\text{something}\right).

Would you like more details on using l'Hôpital's Rule or any other questions? Here are some related questions you might consider:

  1. What are the conditions under which l'Hôpital's Rule can be applied?
  2. How do you differentiate tanx\tan x and 92xπ\frac{9}{2}x - \pi?
  3. What other methods could be used to evaluate limits involving trigonometric functions?
  4. How can we verify the limit using a graph?
  5. What is the significance of approaching a limit from the left versus the right?

Tip: When faced with indeterminate forms, always check if l'Hôpital's Rule is applicable or if simplification can be done beforehand.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometric Functions
L'Hôpital's Rule

Formulas

lim (tan x) / (9/2 x - pi) as x approaches pi/2 from the left

Theorems

L'Hôpital's Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12