Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's solve the given limit step by step. The problem is:
[ \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sqrt[3]{27 + x} - \sqrt[3]{27 - x}}{\sqrt[3]{x^2} + \sqrt[5]{x} + x}. ]
Step 1: Simplify the numerator
The numerator involves a difference of cube roots: [ \sqrt[3]{27 + x} - \sqrt[3]{27 - x}. ]
Using the linear approximation for cube roots, when is small: [ \sqrt[3]{27 + x} \approx 3 + \frac{x}{27}, \quad \text{and} \quad \sqrt[3]{27 - x} \approx 3 - \frac{x}{27}. ]
So: [ \sqrt[3]{27 + x} - \sqrt[3]{27 - x} \approx \left(3 + \frac{x}{27}\right) - \left(3 - \frac{x}{27}\right) = \frac{2x}{27}. ]
Step 2: Approximate the denominator
The denominator is: [ \sqrt[3]{x^2} + \sqrt[5]{x} + x. ]
When , the dominant term is the largest power of . Breaking it down:
- ,
- ,
- .
As , the term dominates, so the denominator approximates to: [ \sqrt[3]{x^2} + \sqrt[5]{x} + x \approx x^{1/5}. ]
Step 3: Combine numerator and denominator
Substituting the approximations: [ \frac{\sqrt[3]{27 + x} - \sqrt[3]{27 - x}}{\sqrt[3]{x^2} + \sqrt[5]{x} + x} \approx \frac{\frac{2x}{27}}{x^{1/5}}. ]
Simplify the fraction:
Step 4: Evaluate the limit as
Since as , the entire expression approaches 0: [ \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sqrt[3]{27 + x} - \sqrt[3]{27 - x}}{\sqrt[3]{x^2} + \sqrt[5]{x} + x} = 0. ]
Final Answer:
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Expanding Learning:
- Why does dominate the denominator as ?
- How is linear approximation for cube roots derived?
- Could L'Hôpital's Rule be used here? Why or why not?
- What happens if we expand higher-order terms for the cube root approximation?
- Can this limit be solved graphically or numerically for confirmation?
Tip:
Always identify the dominant terms in a fraction as or to simplify limits effectively.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Limits
Approximations
Dominant Terms Analysis
Cube Roots
Fifth Roots
Formulas
Linear approximation: cube root(27 + x) ≈ 3 + x/27
Difference of cube roots: cube root(a + x) - cube root(a - x) ≈ (2x)/(3a^2)
Dominant term selection in limits
Theorems
Linear Approximation
Limit Evaluation Techniques
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12 or College-level Calculus
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