Math Problem Statement

Find the limit, if it exists: \( \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan(21x)}{\sin(30x)} \). (Do not use L'Hospital's rule)

Solution

To solve the limit limx0tan(21x)sin(30x)\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan(21x)}{\sin(30x)}, we can proceed by using trigonometric approximations for small angles without applying L'Hôpital's rule, as requested.

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Rewrite Using Small Angle Approximations: For small angles (as x0x \to 0), we can use the approximations: tan(21x)21x\tan(21x) \approx 21x and sin(30x)30x.\sin(30x) \approx 30x.

  2. Substitute the Approximations: Substitute these approximations into the expression: limx0tan(21x)sin(30x)limx021x30x.\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan(21x)}{\sin(30x)} \approx \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{21x}{30x}.

  3. Simplify the Expression: Since xx appears in both the numerator and the denominator, we can cancel xx: limx021x30x=2130.\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{21x}{30x} = \frac{21}{30}.

  4. Reduce the Fraction: Simplify 2130\frac{21}{30} by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3: 2130=710.\frac{21}{30} = \frac{7}{10}.

Conclusion

The limit is: limx0tan(21x)sin(30x)=710.\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan(21x)}{\sin(30x)} = \frac{7}{10}.

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Related Questions

  1. How does the small-angle approximation work in trigonometric limits?
  2. Why is L'Hôpital's Rule not necessary for limits involving trigonometric functions?
  3. What would change if we used cos\cos instead of sin\sin in the denominator?
  4. How does the limit change if the angles are in degrees rather than radians?
  5. Could this limit be solved using a Taylor series approach?

Tip

For trigonometric limits as x0x \to 0, always consider using small-angle approximations to simplify expressions without needing L'Hôpital's Rule.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometric Limits
Small Angle Approximation

Formulas

\( \tan(x) \approx x \) and \( \sin(x) \approx x \) as \( x \to 0 \)

Theorems

Limit of Trigonometric Functions as Angle Approaches Zero

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12