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Solve the limit problems: lim_{x → 0^+} (sin(4x) / 5x), lim_{x → ∞} ((2x^3 - 7x^2) / (4x^3 + x + 9)), lim_{x → 3} f(x) where f(x) is a piecewise function.

Solution

I see the image contains three limit problems: 11, 13, and 15. Let's solve each one step by step.

Problem 11:

limx0+sin(4x)5x\lim_{{x \to 0^+}} \frac{{\sin(4x)}}{{5x}} Here, we can use the limit property: limx0sin(kx)x=k\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(kx)}{x} = k, which holds true because sin(4x)x\frac{\sin(4x)}{x} approaches 44 as x0x \to 0.

Thus: limx0+sin(4x)5x=45\lim_{{x \to 0^+}} \frac{{\sin(4x)}}{{5x}} = \frac{4}{5}

Problem 13:

limx2x37x24x3+x+9\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{{2x^3 - 7x^2}}{{4x^3 + x + 9}} When taking the limit as xx \to \infty, we divide both the numerator and denominator by the highest power of xx, which is x3x^3: limx2x37x24x3+x+9=limx27x4+1x2+9x3\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{{2x^3 - 7x^2}}{{4x^3 + x + 9}} = \lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{{2 - \frac{7}{x}}}{{4 + \frac{1}{x^2} + \frac{9}{x^3}}} As xx approaches infinity, the terms with xx in the denominator will approach zero: =24=12= \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}

Problem 15:

limx3f(x)\lim_{{x \to 3}} f(x) where

\begin{cases} 9 - x^2, & x < 3 \\ 2x - 3, & x \geq 3 \end{cases}$$ We need to evaluate the left-hand limit ($$x \to 3^-$$) and the right-hand limit ($$x \to 3^+$$): - For $$x \to 3^-$$, the function is $$f(x) = 9 - x^2$$, so $$\lim_{{x \to 3^-}} f(x) = 9 - 3^2 = 0$$. - For $$x \to 3^+$$, the function is $$f(x) = 2x - 3$$, so $$\lim_{{x \to 3^+}} f(x) = 2(3) - 3 = 3$$. Since the left-hand limit ($$0$$) does not equal the right-hand limit ($$3$$), the limit does not exist. ### Summary of Answers: 1. $$\lim_{{x \to 0^+}} \frac{{\sin(4x)}}{{5x}} = \frac{4}{5}$$ 2. $$\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{{2x^3 - 7x^2}}{{4x^3 + x + 9}} = \frac{1}{2}$$ 3. $$\lim_{{x \to 3}} f(x)$$ does not exist. Let me know if you'd like any additional explanations or details! Here are five related questions to expand on this: 1. How do we apply L'Hopital's Rule to limits involving indeterminate forms? 2. Why do higher-degree terms dominate in limits as $$x \to \infty$$? 3. What are the conditions for the existence of a limit for a piecewise function? 4. How can trigonometric limits be evaluated using standard limit properties? 5. When does a limit approaching infinity result in 0? **Tip**: Always check for indeterminate forms like $$\frac{0}{0}$$ or $$\frac{\infty}{\infty}$$, which may require L'Hopital's Rule or simplification techniques.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Trigonometric Limits
Piecewise Functions
Polynomial Functions

Formulas

lim_{x → 0} (sin(kx)/x) = k
Dividing by the highest power of x in rational functions to solve limits at infinity

Theorems

Limit properties for trigonometric functions
Limits at infinity for polynomial functions
Definition of limits for piecewise functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12