Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the limit of the function \( \lim_{{x \to \frac{1}{2}}} \left( \frac{{2x - 1}}{{2x - 4x^2}} \right) \).

Solution

The image contains a mathematical expression that represents the limit of a rational function as xx approaches 12\frac{1}{2}. The limit expression is as follows:

limx12(2x12x4x2)\lim_{{x \to \frac{1}{2}}} \left( \frac{{2x - 1}}{{2x - 4x^2}} \right)

To evaluate this limit, we can follow these steps:

Step 1: Simplify the expression

First, we simplify the denominator:

2x4x2=2x(12x)2x - 4x^2 = 2x(1 - 2x)

So, the expression becomes:

limx12(2x12x(12x))\lim_{{x \to \frac{1}{2}}} \left( \frac{{2x - 1}}{{2x(1 - 2x)}} \right)

Step 2: Substitute x=12x = \frac{1}{2}

Next, we substitute x=12x = \frac{1}{2} into the simplified expression:

  • Numerator: 2×121=11=02 \times \frac{1}{2} - 1 = 1 - 1 = 0
  • Denominator: 2×12×(12×12)=1×(11)=1×0=02 \times \frac{1}{2} \times (1 - 2 \times \frac{1}{2}) = 1 \times (1 - 1) = 1 \times 0 = 0

Since both the numerator and the denominator become zero, this is an indeterminate form 00\frac{0}{0}, and we need to apply other methods, such as factoring, L'Hôpital's Rule, or simplifying further.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Rational Functions
Indeterminate Forms

Formulas

Limit of a rational function
Factorization of polynomials

Theorems

L'Hôpital's Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12