Math Problem Statement

lim(x→13) [(4x - 13) / (x - 13)]

Solution

The given limit expression is:

limx134x13x13\lim_{{x \to 13}} \frac{{4x - 13}}{{x - 13}}

To solve this, let's substitute x=13x = 13 directly into the function:

4(13)131313=52130=390\frac{{4(13) - 13}}{{13 - 13}} = \frac{{52 - 13}}{{0}} = \frac{{39}}{{0}}

Since dividing by zero is undefined, this limit leads to an indeterminate form. To analyze it further, we can apply L'Hôpital's Rule, which is useful when a limit results in an indeterminate form like 00\frac{0}{0}.

Applying L'Hôpital's Rule:

  1. Take the derivative of the numerator: ddx(4x13)=4\frac{d}{dx}(4x - 13) = 4.
  2. Take the derivative of the denominator: ddx(x13)=1\frac{d}{dx}(x - 13) = 1.

Now, the limit becomes:

limx1341=4\lim_{{x \to 13}} \frac{4}{1} = 4

Thus, the value of the limit is 4.

Would you like more details on L'Hôpital's Rule or have any questions?

Related Questions:

  1. What is L'Hôpital's Rule, and when can it be applied?
  2. How can we identify an indeterminate form like 00\frac{0}{0}?
  3. What happens if both the numerator and denominator have higher powers of xx?
  4. How does substitution work in limit problems?
  5. What is the difference between a finite and infinite limit?

Tip: When encountering a 00\frac{0}{0} indeterminate form in limits, always consider applying L'Hôpital's Rule by differentiating the numerator and denominator separately.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
L'Hôpital's Rule
Indeterminate Forms

Formulas

lim(x→c) [f(x)/g(x)]
L'Hôpital's Rule

Theorems

L'Hôpital's Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or College Level