Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the limit: lim_{x→0} (sin^3(2x)) / ((x+1) - √(10+2x))

Solution

The given mathematical expression is:

limx0sin3(2x)(x+1)10+2x\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin^3(2x)}{(x + 1) - \sqrt{10 + 2x}}

Steps to solve:

  1. Evaluate the limit: The first step is to substitute x=0x = 0 into the expression to check if the limit exists.

    Substituting x=0x = 0: sin3(2(0))(0+1)10+2(0)=03110=0\frac{\sin^3(2(0))}{(0 + 1) - \sqrt{10 + 2(0)}} = \frac{0^3}{1 - \sqrt{10}} = 0 The form is 00\frac{0}{0}, which is indeterminate. Therefore, we can apply L'Hôpital's Rule.

  2. L'Hôpital's Rule: Differentiate the numerator and denominator separately with respect to xx.

    • Numerator: The numerator is sin3(2x)\sin^3(2x). Using the chain rule: ddx(sin3(2x))=3sin2(2x)ddx(sin(2x))=3sin2(2x)2cos(2x)=6sin2(2x)cos(2x)\frac{d}{dx} \left(\sin^3(2x)\right) = 3\sin^2(2x) \cdot \frac{d}{dx} (\sin(2x)) = 3\sin^2(2x) \cdot 2\cos(2x) = 6\sin^2(2x)\cos(2x)

    • Denominator: The denominator is (x+1)10+2x(x + 1) - \sqrt{10 + 2x}. Differentiating term by term: ddx((x+1)10+2x)=11210+2x2=1110+2x\frac{d}{dx} \left((x + 1) - \sqrt{10 + 2x}\right) = 1 - \frac{1}{2\sqrt{10 + 2x}} \cdot 2 = 1 - \frac{1}{\sqrt{10 + 2x}}

  3. Recompute the limit: Now, apply the limit x0x \to 0 to the differentiated expressions:

    • For the numerator: 6sin2(2(0))cos(2(0))=6021=06\sin^2(2(0))\cos(2(0)) = 6 \cdot 0^2 \cdot 1 = 0
    • For the denominator: 1110+2(0)=1110=11101 - \frac{1}{\sqrt{10 + 2(0)}} = 1 - \frac{1}{\sqrt{10}} = 1 - \frac{1}{\sqrt{10}}

Thus, the limit simplifies to:

limx001110=0\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{0}{1 - \frac{1}{\sqrt{10}}} = 0

Final Answer:

The limit is 00.

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. What is L'Hôpital's Rule and when do we use it?
  2. How do you differentiate a composite function like sin3(2x)\sin^3(2x)?
  3. What are common indeterminate forms that suggest using L'Hôpital's Rule?
  4. How would this limit change if the sine function had a higher power?
  5. How does the square root function affect the differentiation of the denominator?

Tip: Always check for indeterminate forms like 00\frac{0}{0} or \frac{\infty}{\infty} before applying L'Hôpital's Rule.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Limits
Indeterminate Forms

Formulas

L'Hôpital's Rule: lim x→c f(x)/g(x) = lim x→c f'(x)/g'(x) (if indeterminate form 0/0 or ∞/∞)
Chain Rule
Differentiation of square roots

Theorems

L'Hôpital's Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or University Level