Math Problem Statement
Is it possible to find limπ(π₯)π₯β0π(π₯) and limπ₯β0π(π₯) both do not exist. If π(π₯)while limπ₯β0possible, give an example.b. Use chain rule to find the derivative of ββπ₯4 3c. A differentiable function π satisfies π(3) = 5, π(9) = 7, πβ²(3) = 5, πβ²(9) = 13. Find an equation for the tangent line to the curve π¦ = π(π₯2) at the point (π₯, π¦) =(3,7).
Solution
a) Finding if limπ(π₯) as π₯ β 0 and limπ(π₯) as π₯ β 0 both do not exist:
Yes, it is possible for both limits to not exist. For example, consider two functions:
- for and is undefined. As , the sine function oscillates between -1 and 1 infinitely, so the limit of as does not exist.
- for and is undefined. As , the function approaches infinity, and thus the limit does not exist either.
Example functions where the limits do not exist:
b) Using the chain rule to find the derivative of :
To find the derivative of , first rewrite it as:
Now, apply the chain rule:
Using the power rule, we get:
So the derivative is:
c) Finding the equation for the tangent line to the curve at :
Given that , , , and , we need to find the tangent line to the curve at the point .
We start by applying the chain rule to differentiate . Let , so . Then, using the chain rule:
We know , so:
Thus, the derivative of is:
Now, evaluate this derivative at :
Now we know the slope of the tangent line at is 78. The point of tangency is .
So, using the point-slope form of the equation of a line:
Substitute , , and :
Simplifying:
So, the equation of the tangent line is:
Would you like further details on any of these solutions? Or do you have any other questions?
Here are some additional questions to explore:
- How do limits behave for oscillatory functions like ?
- What are other examples of functions that do not have limits as ?
- Can you apply the chain rule to more complex compositions, such as where both functions are non-polynomial?
- How can you use the power rule for derivatives with fractional exponents?
- What is the geometric interpretation of the derivative of a function at a point?
Tip: When working with the chain rule, remember to treat composite functions step-by-step, differentiating the outer function first and then multiplying by the derivative of the inner function.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Limits
Chain Rule
Derivative
Tangent Line
Differentiation
Formulas
lim xβ0 sin(1/x) does not exist
lim xβ0 1/x does not exist
Chain Rule: d/dx[f(g(x))] = f'(g(x)) * g'(x)
Power Rule: d/dx x^n = n * x^(n-1)
Point-slope form of a line: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Theorems
Limit of a function
Chain rule of differentiation
Derivative of composite functions
Equation of the tangent line
Suitable Grade Level
College Level (Calculus)
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