Math Problem Statement

A=lim(1-8sinx)^-8+3x/sinx, Z->0

Solution

We are given the limit expression:

A=limx0((18sin(x))8+3xsin(x))A = \lim_{x \to 0} \left( (1 - 8\sin(x))^{-8} + \frac{3x}{\sin(x)} \right)

Step 1: Analyze the first part: (18sin(x))8(1 - 8\sin(x))^{-8}

As x0x \to 0, we know that sin(x)x\sin(x) \approx x, so:

18sin(x)18x1 - 8\sin(x) \approx 1 - 8x

Thus, for small xx, we can approximate:

(18sin(x))8(18x)8(1 - 8\sin(x))^{-8} \approx (1 - 8x)^{-8}

Using the binomial expansion for (18x)8(1 - 8x)^{-8} when xx is small:

(18x)8=1+88x+O(x2)=1+64x+O(x2)(1 - 8x)^{-8} = 1 + 8 \cdot 8x + \mathcal{O}(x^2) = 1 + 64x + \mathcal{O}(x^2)

Therefore, as x0x \to 0:

(18sin(x))81+64x+O(x2)(1 - 8\sin(x))^{-8} \approx 1 + 64x + \mathcal{O}(x^2)

Step 2: Analyze the second part: 3xsin(x)\frac{3x}{\sin(x)}

As x0x \to 0, we know the standard limit:

sin(x)x1so3xsin(x)3\frac{\sin(x)}{x} \to 1 \quad \text{so} \quad \frac{3x}{\sin(x)} \to 3

Thus:

3xsin(x)3+O(x2)\frac{3x}{\sin(x)} \approx 3 + \mathcal{O}(x^2)

Step 3: Combine the results

Now, combining the results from both parts:

A=limx0((18sin(x))8+3xsin(x))A = \lim_{x \to 0} \left( (1 - 8\sin(x))^{-8} + \frac{3x}{\sin(x)} \right)

A=limx0(1+64x+O(x2)+3+O(x2))A = \lim_{x \to 0} \left( 1 + 64x + \mathcal{O}(x^2) + 3 + \mathcal{O}(x^2) \right)

A=1+3+64x+O(x2)=4+O(x)A = 1 + 3 + 64x + \mathcal{O}(x^2) = 4 + \mathcal{O}(x)

As x0x \to 0, the O(x)\mathcal{O}(x) term vanishes, and we are left with:

A=4A = 4

Final Answer:

A=4A = 4

Would you like a more detailed breakdown of any step, or is there anything else you'd like to ask about this? Here are some follow-up questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How does the approximation sin(x)x\sin(x) \approx x help in simplifying limits?
  2. Can we use a Taylor series expansion to solve limits like this?
  3. What does the O(x2)\mathcal{O}(x^2) term mean in the context of small xx?
  4. How does the binomial expansion apply to small xx?
  5. Why does the term involving 64x64x vanish as x0x \to 0?

Tip: For limits involving small values of xx, it's often helpful to use approximations like sin(x)x\sin(x) \approx x, and expand functions using series to capture the behavior near zero.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometric Functions
Binomial Expansion
Series Approximation

Formulas

lim (1 - 8sin(x))^-8 as x -> 0
lim (3x/sin(x)) as x -> 0
Binomial Expansion: (1 - 8x)^-8 = 1 + 64x + O(x^2)
Standard Limit: lim sin(x)/x as x -> 0 = 1

Theorems

Binomial Expansion for small x
Standard limit of sin(x)/x as x -> 0

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12