Math Problem Statement

Select all the options where the corresponding limit exists, i.e., the limit is a real number.

Solution

Let's analyze the limits shown in your uploaded photo.

  1. For the first limit: limx81x81x9\lim_{x \to 81} \frac{x - 81}{\sqrt{x} - 9} This is an indeterminate form 00\frac{0}{0}. We can simplify it by multiplying the numerator and the denominator by the conjugate of the denominator: limx81x81x9x+9x+9=limx81(x81)(x+9)x81\lim_{x \to 81} \frac{x - 81}{\sqrt{x} - 9} \cdot \frac{\sqrt{x} + 9}{\sqrt{x} + 9} = \lim_{x \to 81} \frac{(x-81)(\sqrt{x} + 9)}{x - 81} Cancel out x81x - 81 (which is non-zero for all x81x \neq 81) to get: limx81x+9=81+9=18\lim_{x \to 81} \sqrt{x} + 9 = \sqrt{81} + 9 = 18 Therefore, this limit exists and equals 18.

  2. For the second limit: limx6x2+9x90x6\lim_{x \to 6} \frac{x^2 + 9x - 90}{x - 6} Factoring the numerator: x2+9x90=(x6)(x+15)x^2 + 9x - 90 = (x - 6)(x + 15) Then the expression becomes: limx6(x6)(x+15)x6=limx6(x+15)=21\lim_{x \to 6} \frac{(x-6)(x+15)}{x-6} = \lim_{x \to 6} (x + 15) = 21 So, this limit also exists and equals 21.

  3. For the third limit: limx3(x+2)sin(1x3)\lim_{x \to 3} (x+2) \sin\left(\frac{1}{x-3}\right) The function sin(1x3)\sin\left(\frac{1}{x-3}\right) does not have a limit as xx approaches 3 because 1x3\frac{1}{x-3} approaches infinity or negative infinity, causing the sine function to oscillate between -1 and 1. Thus, this limit does not exist as a real number.

  4. For the fourth limit: limx194x19x19\lim_{x \to 19} \frac{4x - 19}{x - 19} Factoring out 4 from the numerator: 4x19x19=4(x19)+194x19\frac{4x - 19}{x - 19} = \frac{4(x - 19) + \frac{19}{4}}{x - 19} This simplifies to: 4+194(x19)4 + \frac{19}{4(x-19)} As x19x \to 19, 194(x19)\frac{19}{4(x-19)} becomes unbounded, so the limit does not exist.

Based on this analysis, the first two limits are correctly marked as having existing real number limits. The third and fourth limits do not exist as real numbers.

Do you want more details on any of these limits or have any questions?

  1. Why is the sin(1x3)\sin\left(\frac{1}{x-3}\right) function particularly tricky when finding limits?
  2. Can we find a limit for 4x19x19\frac{4x-19}{x-19} using another approach?
  3. How does the multiplication by the conjugate help simplify the first limit?
  4. What's the significance of cancelling out terms when calculating limits?
  5. Why is the behavior of 1x19\frac{1}{x-19} important in the fourth limit?

Tip: Always remember to check if the factor you cancel is non-zero to avoid mathematical errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Indeterminate Forms
Algebraic Simplification
Trigonometric Limits

Formulas

Conjugate multiplication
Factoring quadratics
Trigonometric oscillations

Theorems

Limit Laws
Squeeze Theorem
Behavior of Sin function as x approaches infinity

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12