Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the limit: lim (x → 0) [sin(5x) / 4x].

Solution

The problem presented in the image appears to involve evaluating the following limit:

limx0sin(5x)4x.\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(5x)}{4x}.

Solution:

Step 1: Simplify the Expression Using the Sine Limit Rule

We know that: limu0sin(u)u=1.\lim_{u \to 0} \frac{\sin(u)}{u} = 1. To apply this rule, we rewrite the argument of sin(5x)\sin(5x) in terms of 5x5x. Factor 55 out of the denominator:

sin(5x)4x=sin(5x)5x54.\frac{\sin(5x)}{4x} = \frac{\sin(5x)}{5x} \cdot \frac{5}{4}.

Step 2: Apply the Limit

Now, we can split the limit into two parts:

limx0sin(5x)5x54.\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(5x)}{5x} \cdot \frac{5}{4}.

From the sine limit rule: limx0sin(5x)5x=1.\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(5x)}{5x} = 1.

Thus, the expression simplifies to: 154=54.1 \cdot \frac{5}{4} = \frac{5}{4}.

Final Answer:

limx0sin(5x)4x=54.\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(5x)}{4x} = \frac{5}{4}.

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Here are 5 related questions you may find interesting:

  1. How does the limit limx0sin(kx)x\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(kx)}{x} change if kk is replaced with another constant?
  2. Can this result be derived using L'Hôpital's Rule?
  3. How do we evaluate limx0tan(kx)x\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan(kx)}{x}?
  4. What are the conditions under which the small-angle approximation for sine is valid?
  5. How does the unit circle interpretation help understand the sine function's behavior near zero?

Tip: When working with trigonometric limits, always check if a standard limit like sin(x)x1\frac{\sin(x)}{x} \to 1 can be directly applied to simplify your work!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometric Functions
Calculus

Formulas

lim (u → 0) [sin(u)/u] = 1

Theorems

Sine Limit Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12