Math Problem Statement

limx0sec(x)\lim_{x\rarr0}\sec\left(x\right)

Solution

The limit you're asking for is:

limx0sec(x)\lim_{x \to 0} \sec(x)

First, recall the definition of the secant function:

sec(x)=1cos(x)\sec(x) = \frac{1}{\cos(x)}

As x0x \to 0, we know that:

cos(0)=1\cos(0) = 1

Thus:

sec(0)=1cos(0)=11=1\sec(0) = \frac{1}{\cos(0)} = \frac{1}{1} = 1

Therefore, the limit is:

limx0sec(x)=1\lim_{x \to 0} \sec(x) = 1

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Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the limit of sec(x)\sec(x) as xπ/2x \to \pi/2?
  2. How does sec(x)\sec(x) behave near asymptotes?
  3. What is the derivative of sec(x)\sec(x)?
  4. How can we calculate limx0csc(x)\lim_{x \to 0} \csc(x)?
  5. What is the Taylor series expansion of sec(x)\sec(x) around x=0x = 0?

Tip: For trigonometric functions, it's always helpful to remember key values and behaviors at important points like 0, π/2\pi/2, and π\pi.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

$$ \sec(x) = \frac{1}{\cos(x)} $$

Theorems

Limit Theorem
Trigonometric Identity for Secant

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12