Math Problem Statement

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Find lim(x→0) f(x) where x^2 + 5x ≤ x*f(x) ≤ 3x + sin(2x).

Solution

The inequality given is:

x2+5xxf(x)3x+sin(2x)x^2 + 5x \leq x f(x) \leq 3x + \sin(2x) We are asked to find:

limx0f(x)\lim_{x \to 0} f(x)

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Consider the lower bound:

    From x2+5xxf(x)x^2 + 5x \leq x f(x), divide both sides by xx (for x0x \neq 0):

    x+5f(x)x + 5 \leq f(x)

    Taking the limit as x0x \to 0:

    limx0(x+5)=5\lim_{x \to 0} (x + 5) = 5

    Therefore, we have:

    limx0f(x)5\lim_{x \to 0} f(x) \geq 5

  2. Consider the upper bound:

    From xf(x)3x+sin(2x)x f(x) \leq 3x + \sin(2x), divide both sides by xx (for x0x \neq 0):

    f(x)3+sin(2x)xf(x) \leq 3 + \frac{\sin(2x)}{x}

    We know that:

    limx0sin(2x)x=2\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(2x)}{x} = 2

    Therefore, as x0x \to 0:

    f(x)3+2=5f(x) \leq 3 + 2 = 5

    Hence:

    limx0f(x)5\lim_{x \to 0} f(x) \leq 5

  3. Conclusion:

    Since 5limx0f(x)55 \leq \lim_{x \to 0} f(x) \leq 5, it follows that:

    limx0f(x)=5\lim_{x \to 0} f(x) = 5

Thus, the correct answer is b) 5.

Would you like more details on any step, or do you have any other questions?


Here are five questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What are the common techniques for solving limits in inequalities?
  2. How does the Squeeze Theorem apply in this context?
  3. Why do we divide by xx in the inequality, and what happens when x=0x = 0?
  4. How can we analyze limits of trigonometric functions like sin(2x)\sin(2x)?
  5. How would the solution change if the inequality bounds were different?

Tip: Always check for continuity and use the Squeeze Theorem when faced with inequalities in limit problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Inequalities
Trigonometry

Formulas

lim(x→0) sin(2x)/x = 2
Squeeze Theorem for limits

Theorems

Squeeze Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School or Early College (Grades 11-12)