Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the limits: (b) lim (x -> 0) (x^2 - 7x) / x (c) lim (x -> 0+) (x^2 - 4x) / x

Solution

The image contains three limit problems. Let’s go through each one in turn:

(b) limx0x27xx\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{x^2 - 7x}{x}

  1. First, simplify the expression by factoring the numerator: x27x=x(x7)x^2 - 7x = x(x - 7) So the expression becomes: x(x7)x\frac{x(x - 7)}{x}
  2. Cancel the xx terms (assuming x0x \neq 0): x7x - 7
  3. Now, take the limit as x0x \to 0: limx0(x7)=07=7\lim_{{x \to 0}} (x - 7) = 0 - 7 = -7

Thus, the result for part (b) is: limx0x27xx=7\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{x^2 - 7x}{x} = -7


(c) limx0+x24xx\lim_{{x \to 0^+}} \frac{x^2 - 4x}{x}

  1. Simplify the expression similarly by factoring the numerator: x24x=x(x4)x^2 - 4x = x(x - 4) So, the expression becomes: x(x4)x\frac{x(x - 4)}{x}
  2. Cancel the xx terms (assuming x0x \neq 0): x4x - 4
  3. Now, take the limit as x0+x \to 0^+: limx0+(x4)=04=4\lim_{{x \to 0^+}} (x - 4) = 0 - 4 = -4

Thus, the result for part (c) is: limx0+x24xx=4\lim_{{x \to 0^+}} \frac{x^2 - 4x}{x} = -4


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Related Questions:

  1. What happens if the limits are approached from both sides instead of just the right side?
  2. How does factoring help simplify the process of calculating limits?
  3. Are there any conditions where factoring wouldn’t work for simplifying limits?
  4. Can we use L'Hôpital's rule to solve these problems?
  5. How do these problems change if the powers of xx in the numerator were higher?

Tip:

When evaluating limits, always check if direct substitution leads to an indeterminate form (like 00\frac{0}{0}), and use techniques like factoring or L'Hôpital's Rule accordingly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Algebraic Simplification
Factoring

Formulas

lim (x -> c) f(x)
Factoring x from polynomials
Direct substitution in limits

Theorems

Limit of a function
Factoring theorem in algebra

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (High School Calculus)