Math Problem Statement

Evaluate each limit, if it exists. 12(a) lim (x → 0) [(√(9 + x) - 3) / x]

Solution

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12. Evaluate each limit, if it exists.

a) limx09+x3x\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sqrt{9 + x} - 3}{x}

This is an indeterminate form, 00\frac{0}{0}, so we can rationalize the numerator.

To do this, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 9+x+3\sqrt{9 + x} + 3:

9+x3x9+x+39+x+3=(9+x)232x(9+x+3)=9+x9x(9+x+3)=xx(9+x+3)\frac{\sqrt{9 + x} - 3}{x} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{9 + x} + 3}{\sqrt{9 + x} + 3} = \frac{(\sqrt{9 + x})^2 - 3^2}{x(\sqrt{9 + x} + 3)} = \frac{9 + x - 9}{x(\sqrt{9 + x} + 3)} = \frac{x}{x(\sqrt{9 + x} + 3)}

Simplifying:

=19+x+3= \frac{1}{\sqrt{9 + x} + 3}

Now, as x0x \to 0, this expression becomes:

19+3=13+3=16\frac{1}{\sqrt{9} + 3} = \frac{1}{3 + 3} = \frac{1}{6}

So the limit is:

limx09+x3x=16\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sqrt{9 + x} - 3}{x} = \frac{1}{6}

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Indeterminate Forms
Rationalization

Formulas

(a - b)(a + b) = a^2 - b^2

Theorems

Limit Laws
Conjugate Method

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12