Math Problem Statement

The following function has domain (-1,0) u (0, infinity). F(x) = (-1+ square root of 1+x)/x. Make a table of values of f(x) for x= +- 1, +- 0.1, +- 0.01, and +- 0.001. Use your table to guess a limiting value for f(x) as x approaches 0.

Solution

We are given the function:

F(x)=1+1+xxF(x) = \frac{-1 + \sqrt{1 + x}}{x}

Domain:

The function has a domain of (1,0)(0,)(-1, 0) \cup (0, \infty). It is undefined at x=0x = 0 because the denominator would be zero.

Objective:

We need to evaluate the function for the following values of xx: x=1,1,0.1,0.1,0.01,0.01,0.001,0.001x = -1, 1, -0.1, 0.1, -0.01, 0.01, -0.001, 0.001

Calculation:

Let's compute the values of F(x)F(x) for each value of xx and organize them in a table.

I'll start by calculating the values.

Here is the table of values for F(x)=1+1+xxF(x) = \frac{-1 + \sqrt{1 + x}}{x}:

xxF(x)F(x)
-11.0000
10.4142
-0.10.5132
0.10.4881
-0.010.5013
0.010.4988
-0.0010.5001
0.0010.4999

Limiting Behavior:

As xx approaches 0 from both positive and negative directions, the values of F(x)F(x) appear to approach 0.50.5.

Thus, based on the table, the limiting value of F(x)F(x) as x0x \to 0 seems to be approximately 0.5.


Would you like further details or have any questions about these calculations?

Here are 5 related questions for deeper understanding:

  1. How can we confirm this limit mathematically?
  2. Why does the function behave differently for positive and negative values of xx?
  3. Can we simplify F(x)F(x) near x=0x = 0 using a series expansion?
  4. How does this function behave as x1x \to -1?
  5. What would happen if we tried to define F(0)F(0)?

Tip: When analyzing limits numerically, always check values from both sides of the point of interest to ensure consistent behavior.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Functions
Limits
Numerical Methods
Square Root Functions

Formulas

F(x) = (-1 + √(1 + x)) / x

Theorems

Limit Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12