Math Problem Statement

Find the limit, if it exists, for the following three problems: 1) lim (x → -4) (4 - |x|)/(4 + x), 2) lim (x → 0) (2/x - 2)/|x|, 3) lim (x → 0) (6/x - 6)/x^2.

Solution

Let's solve the three limit problems shown in the image.

1. Problem 1:

limx44x4+x\lim_{x \to -4} \frac{4 - |x|}{4 + x}

Solution:

First, let's examine the expression:

  • The term x|x| denotes the absolute value of xx. Since x4x \to -4, we are approaching a negative value. Thus, x=x|x| = -x for x<0x < 0.

Now, substitute x=x|x| = -x into the expression: limx44(x)4+x=limx44+x4+x\lim_{x \to -4} \frac{4 - (-x)}{4 + x} = \lim_{x \to -4} \frac{4 + x}{4 + x}

Simplify the fraction: limx41=1\lim_{x \to -4} 1 = 1

So, the limit is 1.

2. Problem 2:

limx0(2/x2x)\lim_{x \to 0} \left( \frac{2/x - 2}{|x|} \right)

Solution:

Rewrite the expression inside the limit: 2/x2x=22xxx\frac{2/x - 2}{|x|} = \frac{2 - 2x}{x|x|}

Let's consider the left-hand limit as x0x \to 0 from the negative side (x0x \to 0^{-}):

  • Here, x=x|x| = -x

Now the expression becomes: [ \frac{2/x - 2/|x|}=lim_{x->0} (x/|x|) Similarly for x to 0 then it becomes it converge to 0

3. Problem 3:

lim0 gives no clue to it.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Absolute Value
Indeterminate Forms

Formulas

lim (x → a) f(x)
lim (x → 0) 1/x
lim (x → 0) (f(x) - g(x)) / h(x)

Theorems

Limit Laws
Properties of Absolute Values
Squeeze Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or College Calculus