Math Problem Statement
lim x–0 sin(8x)/sin(9x)
Solution
To solve the limit:
We can use the small-angle approximation for sine, which states that as approaches 0. Applying this approximation to both and :
Thus, the limit is:
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Here are 5 related questions to explore this concept further:
- How would the result change if we had ?
- Can you use L'Hopital's Rule to verify the result?
- How does the small-angle approximation work, and when can it be used?
- What would happen if we took the limit of as for any constants and ?
- What is the limit of ?
Tip: The small-angle approximation is useful for simplifying trigonometric limits as , especially when sine or tangent functions are involved.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Limits
Trigonometry
Small-angle approximation
Formulas
Small-angle approximation: sin(x) ≈ x as x → 0
Limit: lim x→0 sin(8x)/sin(9x) ≈ lim x→0 (8x)/(9x) = 8/9
Theorems
Small-angle approximation
Limit of sine function as x approaches zero
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12