Math Problem Statement

xcscx +1 over xcscx as x approaches 0

Solution

You have the expression xcsc(x)+1xcsc(x)\frac{x \csc(x) + 1}{x \csc(x)} and you are interested in evaluating its limit as xx approaches 0.

Let's break it down step-by-step:

Expression:

f(x)=xcsc(x)+1xcsc(x)f(x) = \frac{x \csc(x) + 1}{x \csc(x)}

The function involves the cosecant function, csc(x)=1sin(x)\csc(x) = \frac{1}{\sin(x)}. So, we can rewrite the expression using this identity:

f(x)=x(1sin(x))+1x(1sin(x))=xsin(x)+1xsin(x)f(x) = \frac{x \left(\frac{1}{\sin(x)}\right) + 1}{x \left(\frac{1}{\sin(x)}\right)} = \frac{\frac{x}{\sin(x)} + 1}{\frac{x}{\sin(x)}}

Limit as x0x \to 0:

We now consider the limit of this expression as xx approaches 0.

limx0xsin(x)+1xsin(x)\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\frac{x}{\sin(x)} + 1}{\frac{x}{\sin(x)}}

It is known that xsin(x)1\frac{x}{\sin(x)} \to 1 as x0x \to 0. Therefore, as xx approaches 0, the expression simplifies:

limx01+11=21=2\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{1 + 1}{1} = \frac{2}{1} = 2

Final Answer:

The limit of xcsc(x)+1xcsc(x)\frac{x \csc(x) + 1}{x \csc(x)} as xx approaches 0 is 2.

Would you like further details or have any other questions? Here are 5 related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the limit of xsin(x)\frac{x}{\sin(x)} as xx approaches 0?
  2. How does L'Hôpital's Rule apply to limits involving trigonometric functions?
  3. What is the significance of small-angle approximations for trigonometric functions?
  4. How can you compute the limit of more complex trigonometric functions at 0?
  5. What is the limit of sin(x)x\frac{\sin(x)}{x} as xx approaches 0?

Tip: When working with limits involving trigonometric functions, small-angle approximations like sin(x)x\sin(x) \approx x for small xx are extremely helpful!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Limits
Trigonometry

Formulas

csc(x) = 1/sin(x)
lim(x→0) x/sin(x) = 1

Theorems

Small-Angle Approximation
Limit Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 and early college