Math Problem Statement

To solve this limit using L'Hôpital's Rule

To solve this limit using L'Hôpital's Rule: \( \lim_{{x \to 3}} \left( \frac{4}{\ln(x + 4)} - \frac{4x}{x + 3} \right) \)

Solution

To solve this limit using L'Hôpital's Rule, we need to check that it fits the form 00\frac{0}{0} or \frac{\infty}{\infty}, where L'Hôpital's Rule applies. Let's proceed with this step-by-step:

limx3(4ln(x+4)4xx+3)\lim_{{x \to 3}} \left( \frac{4}{\ln(x + 4)} - \frac{4x}{x + 3} \right)

Step 1: Rewrite as a Single Fraction

To apply L'Hôpital's Rule effectively, we should combine the two terms into a single fraction:

limx3(4(x+3)4xln(x+4)(x+3)ln(x+4))\lim_{{x \to 3}} \left( \frac{4(x + 3) - 4x \ln(x + 4)}{(x + 3) \ln(x + 4)} \right)

Expanding the numerator:

=4x+124xln(x+4)(x+3)ln(x+4)= \frac{4x + 12 - 4x \ln(x + 4)}{(x + 3) \ln(x + 4)}

Now, substituting x=3x = 3 directly, we get 0/00/0, which means L'Hôpital's Rule is applicable.

Step 2: Differentiate the Numerator and Denominator

Using L'Hôpital's Rule, we differentiate the numerator and the denominator with respect to xx.

  1. Numerator: Differentiate 4(x+3)4xln(x+4)4(x + 3) - 4x \ln(x + 4) with respect to xx: ddx[4(x+3)4xln(x+4)]=44ln(x+4)4xx+4\frac{d}{dx} [4(x + 3) - 4x \ln(x + 4)] = 4 - 4 \ln(x + 4) - \frac{4x}{x + 4}

  2. Denominator: Differentiate (x+3)ln(x+4)(x + 3) \ln(x + 4) with respect to xx: [

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Limits
Indeterminate Forms

Formulas

L'Hôpital's Rule: \( \lim_{{x \to c}} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \lim_{{x \to c}} \frac{f'(x)}{g'(x)} \) if \( \frac{0}{0} \) or \( \frac{\infty}{\infty} \)

Theorems

L'Hôpital's Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12