To solve the second limit problem in the image, where you need to calculate:

$\lim_{x \to 1} \left( \frac{12}{1 - \sqrt{x}} - \frac{8}{1 - \sqrt[3]{x}} \right),$

we'll proceed step by step.

Step 1: Analyze the expression and substitution

Both terms in the expression become indeterminate as $x \to 1$, since $1 - \sqrt{x} \to 0$ and $1 - \sqrt[3]{x} \to 0$. This means we must simplify the expression.

Let’s rewrite the expression: $\frac{12}{1 - \sqrt{x}} - \frac{8}{1 - \sqrt[3]{x}}.$

Step 2: Common denominator

The key to solving this is combining the fractions into a single fraction. The common denominator is: $(1 - \sqrt{x})(1 - \sqrt[3]{x}).$

Rewriting the expression: [ \frac{12}{1 - \sqrt{x}} - \frac{8}{1 - \sqrt[3]{x}} = \frac{12(1 - \sqrt[3]{x}) - 8(1 - \sqrt{x})}{(1 - \sqrt{x})(1 - \sqrt[3]{x})}. ]

Simplify the numerator: [ 12(1 - \sqrt[3]{x}) - 8(1 - \sqrt{x}) = 12 - 12\sqrt[3]{x} - 8 + 8\sqrt{x}. ]

Combine like terms: [ (12 - 8) + (8\sqrt{x} - 12\sqrt[3]{x}) = 4 + 8\sqrt{x} - 12\sqrt[3]{x}. ]

The numerator becomes: $4 + 8\sqrt{x} - 12\sqrt[3]{x}.$

Step 3: Analyze the denominator

The denominator remains: $(1 - \sqrt{x})(1 - \sqrt[3]{x}).$

Step 4: Use series approximations (for $x \to 1$)

To simplify further, expand $1 - \sqrt{x}$ and $1 - \sqrt[3]{x}$ using approximations near $x = 1$:

1. $\sqrt{x} \approx 1 - \frac{1}{2}(1 - x)$,
2. $\sqrt[3]{x} \approx 1 - \frac{1}{3}(1 - x)$.

So: $1 - \sqrt{x} \approx \frac{1}{2}(1 - x), \quad 1 - \sqrt[3]{x} \approx \frac{1}{3}(1 - x).$

Substitute these into the denominator: $(1 - \sqrt{x})(1 - \sqrt[3]{x}) \approx \frac{1}{2}(1 - x) \cdot \frac{1}{3}(1 - x) = \frac{1}{6}(1 - x)^2.$

Step 5: Simplify the numerator with approximations

For the numerator $4 + 8\sqrt{x} - 12\sqrt[3]{x}$, expand: $8\sqrt{x} \approx 8\left(1 - \frac{1}{2}(1 - x)\right) = 8 - 4(1 - x),$ $12\sqrt[3]{x} \approx 12\left(1 - \frac{1}{3}(1 - x)\right) = 12 - 4(1 - x).$

Substitute these into the numerator: $4 + 8\sqrt{x} - 12\sqrt[3]{x} \approx 4 + (8 - 4(1 - x)) - (12 - 4(1 - x)).$

Simplify: $4 + 8 - 4(1 - x) - 12 + 4(1 - x) = 0.$

Step 6: Evaluate the limit

Since the numerator simplifies to $0$ and the denominator $(1 - x)^2$ approaches $0$ as $x \to 1$, the overall limit is indeterminate. Refining this further requires higher-order approximations.

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Related Questions:

1. What is the purpose of Taylor expansions in limits?
2. How does the substitution $y = 1 - x$ help simplify limits?
3. What happens if higher-order terms are neglected in approximations?
4. Why is combining fractions a useful strategy in evaluating limits?
5. How does the common denominator method simplify complex expressions?

Tip: In cases where direct substitution yields $\frac{0}{0}$, always explore algebraic simplifications or L’Hôpital’s rule if applicable.