Math Problem Statement

lim x–1 [x]/x

Solution

To find the limit:

limx1[x]x\lim_{{x \to 1}} \frac{{[x]}}{x}

Here, [x][x] denotes the greatest integer function, or the floor function, which gives the largest integer less than or equal to xx.

Step-by-step Solution:

  1. Case 1: Approaching from the right (x1+x \to 1^+):

    • If xx is slightly greater than 1, then [x]=1[x] = 1.
    • The expression becomes: 1x\frac{1}{x}
    • As x1+x \to 1^+, 1x11=1\frac{1}{x} \to \frac{1}{1} = 1.
  2. Case 2: Approaching from the left (x1x \to 1^-):

    • If xx is slightly less than 1, then [x]=0[x] = 0.
    • The expression becomes: 0x=0\frac{0}{x} = 0
    • As x1x \to 1^-, the expression evaluates to 0.

Conclusion:

The left-hand limit as x1x \to 1^- is 0, and the right-hand limit as x1+x \to 1^+ is 1. Since the left-hand and right-hand limits are not equal, the limit does not exist.

Final Answer:

limx1[x]x does not exist.\lim_{{x \to 1}} \frac{{[x]}}{x} \text{ does not exist.}

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. What is the definition of the greatest integer function?
  2. How do you compute limits with piecewise functions?
  3. What are left-hand and right-hand limits?
  4. How do you prove that a limit does not exist?
  5. What is the relationship between continuity and limits?

Tip: Always check both left-hand and right-hand limits when solving limits involving piecewise or floor functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Greatest Integer Function
Piecewise Functions

Formulas

lim (x → 1) [x]/x
[x] denotes the greatest integer function (floor function)

Theorems

Limit Theorem for Piecewise Functions
Left-hand and Right-hand Limits

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12