Math Problem Statement

Show that lim_{x\rightarrow0}|n|x|=-\infty

Solution

The limit expression you provided is:

limx0nx=.\lim_{x \to 0} |n|x| = -\infty.

Let's break this down step by step.

Step 1: Understand the expression

  • The term n|n| represents the absolute value of nn, which is a constant. So, n|n| is a positive real number.
  • The term x|x| is the absolute value of xx, which means x0|x| \geq 0 for all xx.

So the expression simplifies to:

nx.|n| \cdot |x|.

This is the product of a positive constant n|n| and the absolute value of xx.

Step 2: Examine the behavior as x0x \to 0

As x0x \to 0, x|x| approaches 0. Therefore, the expression nx|n| \cdot |x| also approaches 0. Since n|n| is constant and positive, the limit becomes:

limx0nx=0.\lim_{x \to 0} |n| \cdot |x| = 0.

Step 3: Conclusion

The limit is actually 0, not -\infty. Therefore, the statement provided in the question is incorrect.

limx0nx=0.\lim_{x \to 0} |n| \cdot |x| = 0.

Recap:

  • The correct limit is 00, not -\infty.
  • The given expression might have a typo or misunderstanding, as there is no reason why the absolute value of xx would lead to a limit of -\infty.

Would you like further clarification or details? Here are some related questions for deeper exploration:

  1. What happens if the expression involves a negative constant instead of an absolute value, like nx-n \cdot x?
  2. How do limits behave for products of constants and functions near 0?
  3. How does the absolute value affect the behavior of a limit as xx approaches 0?
  4. Can limits involving absolute values lead to nonzero finite results when approaching 0?
  5. How do you handle indeterminate forms like 00 \cdot \infty in limits?

Tip: When evaluating limits involving absolute values, remember that the absolute value function changes the direction of negative values but does not affect the magnitude, which can help simplify the evaluation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Absolute Value
Real Analysis

Formulas

\lim_{x \to 0} |n| \cdot |x| = 0

Theorems

Limit laws
Behavior of functions involving absolute values

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12