Math Problem Statement

Find limit, describe and graph intervals, solve recursive function, and evaluate given limits.

Solution

Let's break down the quiz and solve each problem step by step:

1. Find limh0f(x+h)f(x)h\lim_{{h \to 0}} \frac{{f(x+h) - f(x)}}{h} when f(x)=x1+xf(x) = \frac{x}{\sqrt{1+x}}:

This expression is the definition of the derivative of f(x)f(x). So, we need to compute f(x)f'(x) using the definition of a derivative.

The function f(x)=x1+xf(x) = \frac{x}{\sqrt{1+x}} is given. To find the derivative, we apply the quotient rule or the definition of a limit.

2. Describe and graph the following intervals:

  • a. 1x5-1 \leq x \leq 5
  • b. 0<x30 < x \leq 3
  • c. 2<x3-2 < x \leq 3
  • d. 4>x1-4 > x \geq 1

This question asks for a description of the intervals and possibly graphing them on the number line.

3. If f(5)=15f(5) = 15 in the function f(n)=n+f(n1)f(n) = n + f(n-1), find f(10)f(10):

This seems to be a recursive function where each term is defined based on the previous one. We know that f(5)=15f(5) = 15, so we need to compute the next values up to f(10)f(10).

4. Given f(x)=x22f(x) = x^2 - 2 and g(x)=x+1g(x) = x + 1, find limx1[f(g(x))+g(f(x))]\lim_{{x \to 1}} \left[ f(g(x)) + g(f(x)) \right]:

We need to substitute g(x)g(x) into f(x)f(x) and vice versa, and then find the limit as x1x \to 1.

5. Find limx0sin3xsinxtanx\lim_{{x \to 0}} \frac{{\sin^3 x}}{{\sin x - \tan x}}:

This is a limit problem that likely requires L'Hopital's Rule since both the numerator and denominator approach zero as x0x \to 0.


I'll start by solving problem 1 now. I'll compute the derivative of f(x)=x1+xf(x) = \frac{x}{\sqrt{1+x}} using the definition of a derivative.

Let me work on that.The derivative of f(x)=x1+xf(x) = \frac{x}{\sqrt{1+x}} is:

f(x)=x+22(1+x)32f'(x) = \frac{x + 2}{2(1+x)^{\frac{3}{2}}}

This represents the result of the limit limh0f(x+h)f(x)h\lim_{{h \to 0}} \frac{{f(x+h) - f(x)}}{h}.


Would you like to go through this in more detail or proceed with solving the next question? Here are some follow-up topics:

  1. How to apply the quotient rule for this derivative.
  2. Investigating the behavior of this function's derivative.
  3. Exploring a similar derivative with a different function.
  4. Understanding the significance of this derivative in real-world applications.
  5. Exploring the properties of f(x)f(x) and its derivative graphically.

Tip: When computing limits involving derivatives, L'Hopital's Rule can sometimes simplify the process if both the numerator and denominator approach 0 or infinity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Graphing
Recursive Functions
Trigonometric Limits
Composite Functions

Formulas

Limit definition: lim (h -> 0) [f(x+h) - f(x)] / h
Recursive formula: f(n) = n + f(n-1)
Basic limit: lim (x -> a) f(x)
Trigonometric limit: lim (x -> 0) [sin^3(x) / (sin(x) - tan(x))]

Theorems

Definition of the Derivative
Quotient Rule
L'Hopital's Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12