Math Problem Statement
Evaluate the limit: lim (x → π/2) (2 tan² x - 1 / (1 - sin x))
Solution
The given mathematical expression is the following limit:
To evaluate this limit, let's break it down.
Steps to solve:
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Examine each term separately:
- becomes very large as approaches , since at this point.
- approaches 1 as , making approach 0. This results in the second term potentially becoming very large (a division by a value approaching 0).
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Simplify the terms:
- The behavior of the two terms as suggests an indeterminate form like . We can attempt a further simplification or apply L'Hôpital's Rule if necessary to resolve the limit.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Limits
Trigonometry
Indeterminate Forms
Formulas
tan x = sin x / cos x
L'Hôpital's Rule: lim (x → a) f(x)/g(x) = lim (x → a) f'(x)/g'(x) if indeterminate
sin(π/2) = 1, cos(π/2) = 0
Theorems
L'Hôpital's Rule
Trigonometric Identities
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12, College Calculus