Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the limit \(\lim_{x \to 0} x \sin\left(\frac{9}{x}\right)\) using the Squeeze Theorem, given that \(-|x| \leq x \sin\left(\frac{9}{x}\right) \leq |x|\) for all \(x \neq 0\).

Solution

The given problem asks you to evaluate the following limit:

limx0xsin(9x)\lim_{x \to 0} x \sin \left( \frac{9}{x} \right)

using the Squeeze Theorem. Additionally, it is given that:

xxsin(9x)xfor all x0.-|x| \leq x \sin\left( \frac{9}{x} \right) \leq |x| \quad \text{for all } x \neq 0.

Let's proceed step by step to solve the problem.

Step 1: Understanding the Bounds

The expression given tells us that the function xsin(9x)x \sin\left( \frac{9}{x} \right) is squeezed between x-|x| and x|x|:

xxsin(9x)xfor all x0.-|x| \leq x \sin\left( \frac{9}{x} \right) \leq |x| \quad \text{for all } x \neq 0.

Step 2: Setting Up the Squeeze Theorem

The Squeeze Theorem states that if we have a function f(x)f(x) that lies between two other functions g(x)g(x) and h(x)h(x), and if:

limxag(x)=limxah(x)=L,\lim_{x \to a} g(x) = \lim_{x \to a} h(x) = L,

then:

limxaf(x)=L.\lim_{x \to a} f(x) = L.

In our case:

  • f(x)=xsin(9x)f(x) = x \sin\left( \frac{9}{x} \right)
  • g(x)=xg(x) = -|x|
  • h(x)=xh(x) = |x|

We have:

xxsin(9x)x-|x| \leq x \sin\left( \frac{9}{x} \right) \leq |x|

Step 3: Taking the Limit of the Bound Functions

Let's evaluate the limits of g(x)g(x) and h(x)h(x) as x0x \to 0:

limx0x=0,limx0x=0\lim_{x \to 0} -|x| = 0, \quad \lim_{x \to 0} |x| = 0

Since both x-|x| and x|x| approach 00 as x0x \to 0, we can use the Squeeze Theorem.

Step 4: Applying the Squeeze Theorem

By the Squeeze Theorem, since:

xxsin(9x)xandlimx0x=limx0x=0,-|x| \leq x \sin\left( \frac{9}{x} \right) \leq |x| \quad \text{and} \quad \lim_{x \to 0} -|x| = \lim_{x \to 0} |x| = 0,

it follows that:

limx0xsin(9x)=0\lim_{x \to 0} x \sin\left( \frac{9}{x} \right) = 0

Final Answer

limx0xsin(9x)=0\lim_{x \to 0} x \sin\left( \frac{9}{x} \right) = 0

Would you like me to provide more details or explain any part further?

Here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How does the Squeeze Theorem help in evaluating limits with oscillating functions?
  2. What is the behavior of sin(9x)\sin\left( \frac{9}{x} \right) as xx approaches 0?
  3. Can you apply the Squeeze Theorem to limx0xcos(1x)\lim_{x \to 0} x \cos\left( \frac{1}{x} \right)? If so, what is the result?
  4. What are the limitations of using the Squeeze Theorem?
  5. How would you approach this limit without using the Squeeze Theorem?

Tip: The Squeeze Theorem is particularly useful when dealing with limits involving oscillatory functions, especially when the amplitude of oscillation becomes smaller as you approach the limit point.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometry
Squeeze Theorem

Formulas

Squeeze Theorem: If \(g(x) \leq f(x) \leq h(x)\) and \(\lim_{x \to a} g(x) = \lim_{x \to a} h(x) = L\), then \(\lim_{x \to a} f(x) = L\).

Theorems

Squeeze Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

College Calculus