Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the limit of (sin(5x) / x) as x approaches 0.

Solution

The expression in the image is:

sin(5x)x\frac{\sin(5x)}{x}

If you're interested in evaluating the limit of this expression as x0x \to 0, a common technique would be to use the standard limit property: limx0sin(kx)x=k\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(kx)}{x} = k for any constant kk. Here, k=5k = 5, so:

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

Would you like more details or have any questions about this solution?

Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. What happens if we take the limit of sin(kx)x\frac{\sin(kx)}{x} as xx \to \infty?
  2. How would this limit change if the argument of the sine function was 5x25x^2 instead of 5x5x?
  3. Can this limit be evaluated using L'Hôpital's Rule instead?
  4. How does the small-angle approximation for sine help us understand limits like this?
  5. What other trigonometric limits are similar to sin(kx)x\frac{\sin(kx)}{x} as x0x \to 0?

Tip: For trigonometric limits involving sine or cosine, rewriting the function in terms of standard forms can make the limit evaluation much simpler.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometric Limits

Formulas

lim(x -> 0) (sin(kx) / x) = k

Theorems

Limit of trigonometric functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12