Math Problem Statement

limx0(tanxx)1\lim_{\overrightarrow{x}0}\left(\tan x\,-x\right)^{-1}

Solution

The given expression is:

limx0(tanxx)1\lim_{\overrightarrow{x}0}\left(\tan x\,-x\right)^{-1}

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Analyze the Limit Expression: We are tasked with evaluating the behavior of (tanxx)1\left( \tan x - x \right)^{-1} as x0x \to 0.

  2. Taylor Series Expansion: Around x=0x = 0, we can approximate tanx\tan x using its Taylor series expansion: tanx=x+x33+O(x5)\tan x = x + \frac{x^3}{3} + O(x^5) Therefore, for small xx, tanxx=(x+x33+O(x5))x=x33+O(x5)\tan x - x = \left(x + \frac{x^3}{3} + O(x^5)\right) - x = \frac{x^3}{3} + O(x^5)

  3. Substitute the Expansion: Substituting this approximation into the original expression: (tanxx)1(x33)1=3x3\left( \tan x - x \right)^{-1} \approx \left( \frac{x^3}{3} \right)^{-1} = \frac{3}{x^3}

  4. Evaluate the Limit: Now, evaluate the limit as x0x \to 0: limx03x3\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{3}{x^3} As x0x \to 0, 3x3\frac{3}{x^3} \to \infty.

Thus, the limit does not exist (the expression tends to infinity).

\boxed{\infty}

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. How do we derive the Taylor series of tanx\tan x?
  2. What other functions exhibit similar behavior near x=0x = 0?
  3. How would the limit change if the function were (sinxx)1\left(\sin x - x\right)^{-1}?
  4. What happens if we take the limit limx0tanxxx3\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan x - x}{x^3}?
  5. Can we evaluate this limit using L'Hopital's Rule instead of series expansion?

Tip: Taylor series are a powerful tool for approximating functions near specific points, especially for evaluating tricky limits.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Limits
Taylor Series Expansion

Formulas

Taylor Series Expansion of tan(x): tan(x) = x + \frac{x^3}{3} + O(x^5)

Theorems

Taylor's Theorem
Limits in Calculus

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus