Math Problem Statement

lim x -> ∞ (2x ^ 2 * tan(1/x) - x * sin(1/x) + 1/x)/(x * cos(2/x)) = A. 2 B. 1 C. D. -1 E.-2

Solution

We need to evaluate the limit of the expression as xx \to \infty:

limx2x2tan(1x)xsin(1x)+1xxcos(2x)\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{2x^2 \cdot \tan\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) - x \cdot \sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) + \frac{1}{x}}{x \cdot \cos\left(\frac{2}{x}\right)}

Let's break this down step by step:

Step 1: Analyze small-angle approximations

As xx \to \infty, the terms 1x\frac{1}{x} and 2x\frac{2}{x} become small, so we can apply small-angle approximations for trigonometric functions:

  • For tan(1x)\tan\left(\frac{1}{x}\right), use tanzz\tan z \approx z for small zz, so: tan(1x)1x.\tan\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) \approx \frac{1}{x}.

  • For sin(1x)\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right), use sinzz\sin z \approx z for small zz, so: sin(1x)1x.\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right) \approx \frac{1}{x}.

  • For cos(2x)\cos\left(\frac{2}{x}\right), use cosz1\cos z \approx 1 for small zz, so: cos(2x)1.\cos\left(\frac{2}{x}\right) \approx 1.

Step 2: Simplify the expression

Using the approximations, the numerator becomes:

2x21xx1x+1x=2x1+1x.2x^2 \cdot \frac{1}{x} - x \cdot \frac{1}{x} + \frac{1}{x} = 2x - 1 + \frac{1}{x}.

The denominator becomes:

x1=x.x \cdot 1 = x.

So, the expression simplifies to:

2x1+1xx.\frac{2x - 1 + \frac{1}{x}}{x}.

Step 3: Evaluate the limit as xx \to \infty

As xx \to \infty, the terms 1x\frac{1}{x} approach zero. Therefore, the expression becomes:

2x1x=21x.\frac{2x - 1}{x} = 2 - \frac{1}{x}.

Again, as xx \to \infty, 1x0\frac{1}{x} \to 0, so the final result is:

2.2.

Final Answer:

The value of the limit is 2\boxed{2}.


Do you want any further details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What is the limit of sin(1/x)x\frac{\sin(1/x)}{x} as xx \to \infty?
  2. How would the result change if the numerator had tan(2x)\tan\left(\frac{2}{x}\right) instead of tan(1x)\tan\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)?
  3. How does the small-angle approximation work for higher powers of 1x\frac{1}{x}?
  4. What would the limit be if x0x \to 0 instead of xx \to \infty in the given expression?
  5. How do you apply L'Hopital's rule to limits involving trigonometric functions?

Tip: When solving limits involving trigonometric functions, small-angle approximations for sinz\sin z, cosz\cos z, and tanz\tan z are very helpful when zz approaches 0.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometric Functions
Asymptotic Behavior
Small-Angle Approximation

Formulas

Small-angle approximations: tan(z) ≈ z, sin(z) ≈ z, cos(z) ≈ 1 for small z
Limit definition: lim x→∞ (f(x))

Theorems

Limit Theorem
Small-Angle Approximation Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, Early College