Math Problem Statement

Solve the limits from the provided image, including c. \(\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( \frac{3x - 1}{3x + 4} \right)^{2x}\), d. \(\lim_{x \to -1} \frac{x^2}{1 - x^2}\), h. \(\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(3x)}{\sin(x)}\), and i. \(\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan(5x)}{\tan(x)}\).

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Problem c. limx(3x13x+4)2x\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( \frac{3x - 1}{3x + 4} \right)^{2x}

  1. Simplify the fraction inside the limit: 3x13x+4153xas x.\frac{3x - 1}{3x + 4} \approx 1 - \frac{5}{3x} \quad \text{as } x \to \infty.

  2. Rewrite the base as ee-exponent: (153x)2x=exp(2xln(153x)).\left(1 - \frac{5}{3x}\right)^{2x} = \exp\left(2x \ln\left(1 - \frac{5}{3x}\right)\right).

  3. Approximate ln(1u)u\ln(1 - u) \approx -u for small uu: ln(153x)53x.\ln\left(1 - \frac{5}{3x}\right) \approx -\frac{5}{3x}.

  4. Substituting: 2xln(153x)2x(53x)=103.2x \ln\left(1 - \frac{5}{3x}\right) \approx 2x \cdot \left(-\frac{5}{3x}\right) = -\frac{10}{3}.

  5. Final answer: limx(3x13x+4)2x=e103.\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( \frac{3x - 1}{3x + 4} \right)^{2x} = e^{-\frac{10}{3}}.


Problem d. limx1x21x2\lim_{x \to -1} \frac{x^2}{1 - x^2}

  1. Substituting x=1x = -1: The denominator becomes 1(1)2=11=0.\text{The denominator becomes } 1 - (-1)^2 = 1 - 1 = 0.

    This creates a 00\frac{0}{0} indeterminate form.

  2. Factorize and simplify around x1x \to -1: x21x2=x2(1x)(1+x).\frac{x^2}{1 - x^2} = \frac{x^2}{(1 - x)(1 + x)}.

  3. Substituting x=1x = -1 directly reveals a vertical asymptote, and the result diverges to ++\infty or -\infty depending on the direction of approach: limx1x21x2=+ or .\lim_{x \to -1} \frac{x^2}{1 - x^2} = +\infty \text{ or } -\infty.


Problem h. limx0sin(3x)sin(x)\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(3x)}{\sin(x)}

  1. Use the small-angle approximation: sin(3x)3xandsin(x)xas x0.\sin(3x) \approx 3x \quad \text{and} \quad \sin(x) \approx x \quad \text{as } x \to 0.

  2. Substitute: sin(3x)sin(x)3xx=3.\frac{\sin(3x)}{\sin(x)} \approx \frac{3x}{x} = 3.

  3. Final answer: limx0sin(3x)sin(x)=3.\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(3x)}{\sin(x)} = 3.


Problem i. limx0tan(5x)tan(x)\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan(5x)}{\tan(x)}

  1. Use the small-angle approximation: tan(5x)5xandtan(x)xas x0.\tan(5x) \approx 5x \quad \text{and} \quad \tan(x) \approx x \quad \text{as } x \to 0.

  2. Substitute: tan(5x)tan(x)5xx=5.\frac{\tan(5x)}{\tan(x)} \approx \frac{5x}{x} = 5.

  3. Final answer: limx0tan(5x)tan(x)=5.\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan(5x)}{\tan(x)} = 5.


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Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How does the concept of limits work for exponential expressions like in c?
  2. Can you explain the importance of small-angle approximations in trigonometric limits?
  3. Why does the denominator in d create a vertical asymptote at x=1x = -1?
  4. How does L’Hôpital’s Rule apply to cases with 00\frac{0}{0}?
  5. What are other cases where tan(x)\tan(x) or sin(x)\sin(x) approximations fail?

Tip: For exponential limits, rewriting the base using natural logarithms often simplifies the solution!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Logarithmic Approximation
Small-Angle Approximations
Indeterminate Forms

Formulas

\(\ln(1 - u) \approx -u\) for small \(u\)
Small-angle approximations: \(\sin(x) \approx x\), \(\tan(x) \approx x\) as \(x \to 0\)
\(e^{\ln f(x)} = f(x)\)

Theorems

L'Hôpital's Rule
Exponential Growth/Decay

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus or Advanced High School Mathematics