Math Problem Statement

Solve example 1 in detail with explanation

Solve example 1 in detail with explanation.

Solution

The image provided contains Example 1, which appears to be focused on solving limits.

Let's walk through the detailed solution process step by step:

Problem

We are asked to find the limit:

limx0ex1x\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{e^x - 1}{x}

Step-by-step Solution

  1. Recognize the Standard Limit Form: The expression resembles a well-known standard limit form: limx0ex1x=1\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{e^x - 1}{x} = 1 This result comes from the derivative of the exponential function at 0. Specifically, the derivative of exe^x at x=0x = 0 is 1. So we can directly apply this standard limit formula.

  2. Application of L'Hopital's Rule (if necessary): If you were not familiar with the standard form, you could solve it using L'Hopital's Rule. L'Hopital's Rule applies to limits of indeterminate forms like 00\frac{0}{0}. To apply the rule, take the derivatives of the numerator and denominator:

    • The derivative of ex1e^x - 1 is exe^x
    • The derivative of xx is 1.

    So applying L'Hopital's Rule gives us: limx0ex1x=limx0ex1=e0=1\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{e^x - 1}{x} = \lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{e^x}{1} = e^0 = 1

  3. Conclusion: The limit evaluates to 11, either by applying the standard result or by using L'Hopital's Rule.

1\boxed{1}


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Additional Relative Questions:

  1. What are other standard limit forms similar to the one used here?
  2. How does L'Hopital's Rule apply in more complicated limit problems?
  3. Can the limit limx0ex1x\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{e^x - 1}{x} be solved using a series expansion of exe^x?
  4. How do limits involving trigonometric functions differ from exponential functions?
  5. What role does continuity play in determining limits of functions like exe^x?

Tip: When dealing with limits, knowing key standard forms like limx0sinxx=1\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{\sin x}{x} = 1 and limx0ex1x=1\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{e^x - 1}{x} = 1 can save you time in computations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Exponential Functions
L'Hopital's Rule

Formulas

lim_{x -> 0} (e^x - 1) / x = 1
L'Hopital's Rule: lim_{x -> a} f(x)/g(x) = lim_{x -> a} f'(x)/g'(x) if f(a) = g(a) = 0

Theorems

L'Hopital's Rule
Standard Limit Forms

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or Undergraduate Level