Math Problem Statement
Solution
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The limit is given as:
Approach:
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Substitute into both parts of the expression.
- In the first term: = \frac{2\left(\frac{1}{8}\right) - 1}{(8\left(\frac{1}{4}\right) + 2)(5\left(\frac{1}{2}\right) - 5)} = \frac{\frac{1}{4} - 1}{(2 + 2)(\frac{5}{2} - 5)} = \frac{-\frac{3}{4}}{(4)(-\frac{5}{2})} = \frac{-\frac{3}{4}}{-10} = \frac{3}{40}$$
- In the second term: = \frac{2 - \frac{5}{2}}{\frac{1}{16} - \frac{5}{2} + 1} = \frac{-\frac{1}{2}}{\frac{1}{16} - \frac{10}{4} + 1} = \frac{-\frac{1}{2}}{-\frac{27}{16}} = \frac{8}{27}$$
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Combine the two expressions:
To subtract these two fractions, we first find a common denominator:
- The least common denominator (LCD) of 40 and 27 is 1080.
- Convert each fraction:
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Subtract the fractions:
Thus, the limit is:
Would you like further clarifications on this process?
Here are five related questions to enhance your understanding:
- How do you approach finding limits involving complex fractions?
- What is the importance of substituting directly in a limit problem?
- How do you find a least common denominator when subtracting fractions?
- When is it appropriate to factor in order to simplify a limit problem?
- How do you handle indeterminate forms that involve subtraction?
Tip: Always simplify
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Limits
Substitution
Fraction Operations
Simplification
Formulas
Direct Substitution in Limits
Fraction Subtraction: a/b - c/d = (ad - bc) / bd
Theorems
Limit Theorem: lim_{x → c} [f(x) - g(x)] = lim_{x → c} f(x) - lim_{x → c} g(x) if both limits exist.
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12
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