Math Problem Statement

what is the easiest way to solve what the limit is

what is the easiest way to solve what the limit is

Solution

The given limit is:

limx36+(21x36x)\lim_{x \to \frac{3}{6}^+} \left( \frac{-21x}{3 - 6x} \right)

Let's rewrite 36\frac{3}{6} as 12\frac{1}{2} for simplicity:

limx12+(21x36x)\lim_{x \to \frac{1}{2}^+} \left( \frac{-21x}{3 - 6x} \right)

Steps to solve:

  1. Substitute x=12x = \frac{1}{2} into the expression:

    When we directly substitute x=12x = \frac{1}{2} into the denominator: 36(12)=33=03 - 6 \left( \frac{1}{2} \right) = 3 - 3 = 0 The denominator becomes zero, but the numerator: 21(12)=10.5-21 \left( \frac{1}{2} \right) = -10.5 is non-zero. So, we have a form of 10.50\frac{-10.5}{0}, which is an indication of either a positive or negative infinity, depending on the behavior of the function near x=12+x = \frac{1}{2}^+ (from the right-hand side).

  2. Analyze the sign of the denominator as xx approaches 12+\frac{1}{2}^+:

    For xx values slightly greater than 12\frac{1}{2}, let's examine the denominator: 36x3 - 6x As x12+x \to \frac{1}{2}^+, 6x6x becomes slightly greater than 3, so the denominator 36x3 - 6x will be slightly negative.

  3. Conclusion on the limit:

    • The numerator is always negative (21x-21x) as x>0x > 0.
    • The denominator approaches zero from the negative side as x12+x \to \frac{1}{2}^+.

    Therefore, the expression approaches positive infinity since we have a negative number divided by a negative number (which results in a positive large value).

Thus, the limit is:

limx12+(21x36x)=+\lim_{x \to \frac{1}{2}^+} \left( \frac{-21x}{3 - 6x} \right) = +\infty

Would you like further explanation, or have any questions?

Related Questions:

  1. What happens if we approach the limit from the left, x12x \to \frac{1}{2}^-?
  2. How do you evaluate limits involving infinity more generally?
  3. What is the behavior of rational functions near vertical asymptotes?
  4. How would you apply L'Hôpital's Rule to limits involving 00\frac{0}{0} or \frac{\infty}{\infty}?
  5. Can you explain the concept of one-sided limits in more detail?

Tip: When analyzing limits with zero in the denominator, always check whether the sign of the denominator changes as xx approaches from different sides.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Limits
Asymptotic Behavior

Formulas

Limit of a rational function

Theorems

Behavior near a vertical asymptote

Suitable Grade Level

College