Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the following limits: 1. \(\lim_{{x \to 2}} \frac{{\sqrt[3]{{6 + x}} - \sqrt[3]{{6 - x}}}}{{x - 2}}\) 2. \(\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{{x^2(\tan 2x - 2 \tan x)^2}}{{(1 - \cos 2x)^4}}\) 3. \(\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{{\tan^3 x - \sin^3 x}}{{x^5}}\)

Solution

I see that the image contains several mathematical limit problems. Let's work through them one by one.

1. Problem 1

[ \lim_{x \to 2} \frac{\sqrt[3]{6 + x} - \sqrt[3]{6 - x}}{x - 2} ]

This appears to be a limit problem that likely involves indeterminate form 00\frac{0}{0} when evaluated directly, and may require the use of L'Hôpital's Rule or a suitable algebraic manipulation.

2. Problem 2

limx0x2(tan2x2tanx)2(1cos2x)4\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{x^2 \left( \tan 2x - 2 \tan x \right)^2}{(1 - \cos 2x)^4}

This is a more complex limit, involving trigonometric functions and cosine expansions. A common approach here might be to use small-angle approximations for tan(x)\tan(x) and cos(x)\cos(x) as x0x \to 0.

3. Problem 3

limx0tan3xsin3xx5\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan^3 x - \sin^3 x}{x^5}

For this one, we can use Taylor series expansions of tan(x)\tan(x) and sin(x)\sin(x) around x=0x = 0, as both functions have known expansions, and simplifying them can give the desired result.


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Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:

  1. How does L'Hôpital's Rule apply to indeterminate forms like 00\frac{0}{0}?
  2. What are the small-angle approximations for sin(x)\sin(x) and cos(x)\cos(x)?
  3. How can Taylor series be used to approximate trigonometric functions around 0?
  4. What are the common strategies for handling limits involving powers of trigonometric functions?
  5. How can you simplify expressions involving cube roots in limits?

Tip: Always check if direct substitution results in an indeterminate form (like 00\frac{0}{0}) before proceeding with algebraic manipulations or L'Hôpital's Rule!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
L'Hôpital's Rule
Trigonometric Limits
Indeterminate Forms
Taylor Series Expansion

Formulas

L'Hôpital's Rule: \(\lim_{{x \to c}} \frac{{f(x)}}{{g(x)}} = \lim_{{x \to c}} \frac{{f'(x)}}{{g'(x)}}\)
Taylor Series Expansion: \(\sin(x) = x - \frac{x^3}{6} + \dots\), \(\tan(x) = x + \frac{x^3}{3} + \dots\)

Theorems

L'Hôpital's Rule
Limit Theorems
Taylor Series Expansion

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12