Math Problem Statement

Lim x-0

Solution

The expression from the image involves finding the limit:

limx0sin(5x)sin(3x)sin(x)\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(5x) - \sin(3x)}{\sin(x)}

Let's solve this limit step by step.

Step 1: Simplify the expression

We can use the trigonometric identity for the difference of sines:

sin(A)sin(B)=2cos(A+B2)sin(AB2)\sin(A) - \sin(B) = 2 \cos\left(\frac{A + B}{2}\right) \sin\left(\frac{A - B}{2}\right)

Applying this identity to sin(5x)sin(3x)\sin(5x) - \sin(3x):

sin(5x)sin(3x)=2cos(5x+3x2)sin(5x3x2)\sin(5x) - \sin(3x) = 2 \cos\left(\frac{5x + 3x}{2}\right) \sin\left(\frac{5x - 3x}{2}\right)

Simplifying further:

sin(5x)sin(3x)=2cos(4x)sin(x)\sin(5x) - \sin(3x) = 2 \cos(4x) \sin(x)

Step 2: Substitute and simplify the limit expression

Now substitute this into the original limit:

limx02cos(4x)sin(x)sin(x)\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{2 \cos(4x) \sin(x)}{\sin(x)}

We can cancel out sin(x)\sin(x) from the numerator and the denominator:

limx02cos(4x)\lim_{x \to 0} 2 \cos(4x)

Step 3: Evaluate the limit

As xx approaches 0, cos(4x)\cos(4x) approaches cos(0)=1\cos(0) = 1. Thus, the limit is:

limx02cos(4x)=2×1=2\lim_{x \to 0} 2 \cos(4x) = 2 \times 1 = 2

Final Answer:

limx0sin(5x)sin(3x)sin(x)=2\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(5x) - \sin(3x)}{\sin(x)} = 2

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Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the general method for solving trigonometric limits?
  2. How can L'Hôpital's rule be applied to limits involving sine functions?
  3. Can you derive the identity sin(A)sin(B)=2cos(A+B2)sin(AB2)\sin(A) - \sin(B) = 2 \cos\left(\frac{A + B}{2}\right) \sin\left(\frac{A - B}{2}\right)?
  4. What are some other common trigonometric identities used in limit problems?
  5. How would the limit change if the denominator were cos(x)\cos(x) instead of sin(x)\sin(x)?
  6. What happens if we evaluate the limit at a point other than zero?
  7. How can this limit be approached using series expansions of sine and cosine?
  8. What are the implications of the small-angle approximation for sine in limit problems?

Tip: Always remember to check for possible simplifications using trigonometric identities before applying more complex limit-solving techniques.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometric Identities

Formulas

Difference of sines identity

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School or College