Math Problem Statement

Lim of sin 5x/x, as x approaches to 0

Solution

The limit you're asking for is:

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

To solve this, you can manipulate the expression using the standard trigonometric limit limx0sin(x)x=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{x} = 1:

limx0sin(5x)x=limx0(5sin(5x)5x)\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(5x)}{x} = \lim_{x \to 0} \left( 5 \cdot \frac{\sin(5x)}{5x} \right)

Since 5x5x approaches 0 as xx approaches 0, we can use the standard limit:

limx0sin(5x)5x=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(5x)}{5x} = 1

So, the expression simplifies to:

limx051=5\lim_{x \to 0} 5 \cdot 1 = 5

Thus, the limit is 55.

Would you like further clarification, or do you have any questions?

5 Related Questions:

  1. Why does limx0sin(x)x=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{x} = 1?
  2. How can trigonometric identities help in solving limits?
  3. What is the significance of using substitution in solving limits?
  4. How would you solve limx0tan(x)x\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan(x)}{x}?
  5. What happens to sin(5x)x\frac{\sin(5x)}{x} as xx approaches infinity?

Tip:

When working with limits involving trigonometric functions, especially as the variable approaches 0, substituting the angle with a simple multiple of xx can simplify the process by leveraging known limits like sin(x)x\frac{\sin(x)}{x}.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

Limit involving sin function: lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{x} = 1

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School