Math Problem Statement

lim x -> 0 (tan 2x - 2x)/(x ^ 3) =***

Solution

To solve the limit:

limx0tan(2x)2xx3\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan(2x) - 2x}{x^3}

Step 1: Use the Taylor expansion of tan(2x)\tan(2x) around x=0x = 0.

The Taylor series expansion of tan(2x)\tan(2x) around 0 is:

tan(2x)=2x+(2x)33+O(x5)\tan(2x) = 2x + \frac{(2x)^3}{3} + O(x^5)

Substitute this expansion into the expression:

tan(2x)2x=(2x+(2x)33+O(x5))2x=8x33+O(x5)\tan(2x) - 2x = \left(2x + \frac{(2x)^3}{3} + O(x^5)\right) - 2x = \frac{8x^3}{3} + O(x^5)

So the expression becomes:

tan(2x)2xx3=8x33+O(x5)x3=83+O(x2)\frac{\tan(2x) - 2x}{x^3} = \frac{\frac{8x^3}{3} + O(x^5)}{x^3} = \frac{8}{3} + O(x^2)

Step 2: Take the limit as x0x \to 0.

As x0x \to 0, the higher-order terms O(x2)O(x^2) go to zero. Thus, the limit is:

limx0tan(2x)2xx3=83\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan(2x) - 2x}{x^3} = \frac{8}{3}

Final Answer:

limx0tan(2x)2xx3=83\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan(2x) - 2x}{x^3} = \frac{8}{3}

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How is the Taylor series expansion derived?
  2. What are common Taylor expansions used in limits?
  3. Can you explain the higher-order term notation O(x5)O(x^5)?
  4. How does L'Hopital's rule apply to this type of limit?
  5. What happens if we replace tan(2x)\tan(2x) with sin(2x)\sin(2x) in this limit?

Tip: For limits involving trigonometric functions near zero, using Taylor series expansions can greatly simplify the solution.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Taylor Series Expansion
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

Taylor series expansion: tan(2x) = 2x + (2x)^3/3 + O(x^5)
Limit formula for small x: lim x -> 0 (tan(2x) - 2x)/(x^3)

Theorems

Taylor Series Expansion
Limit Definition
Big-O Notation

Suitable Grade Level

College level (Calculus II or higher)