Math Problem Statement

lim x--> 0 tan4x/(xcos2x) use limit rule involving sin to solve

Solution

To solve limx0tan(4x)xcos(2x)\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan(4x)}{x \cos(2x)} using the limit rule involving sin\sin, we will start by expressing tan(4x)\tan(4x) in terms of sine and cosine.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Recall that tan(4x)=sin(4x)cos(4x)\tan(4x) = \frac{\sin(4x)}{\cos(4x)}.

    So the given limit becomes: limx0sin(4x)xcos(4x)cos(2x)\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(4x)}{x \cos(4x) \cos(2x)}

  2. Now, use the standard limit result: limx0sin(kx)kx=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(kx)}{kx} = 1 where kk is a constant.

  3. To use this, rewrite the expression as: limx04sin(4x)4x1cos(4x)cos(2x)\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{4 \sin(4x)}{4x} \cdot \frac{1}{\cos(4x) \cos(2x)}

  4. The limit of sin(4x)4x\frac{\sin(4x)}{4x} as x0x \to 0 is 1: limx0sin(4x)4x=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(4x)}{4x} = 1

  5. Now, evaluate the limits of the cosine terms at x=0x = 0: cos(4x)cos(0)=1andcos(2x)cos(0)=1\cos(4x) \to \cos(0) = 1 \quad \text{and} \quad \cos(2x) \to \cos(0) = 1

  6. Therefore, the overall limit becomes: limx04111=4\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{4 \cdot 1}{1 \cdot 1} = 4

Final answer:

limx0tan(4x)xcos(2x)=4\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan(4x)}{x \cos(2x)} = 4

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Here are five related questions to explore further:

  1. What is the limit of sin(5x)x\frac{\sin(5x)}{x} as x0x \to 0?
  2. How would you solve limx0tan(3x)x\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\tan(3x)}{x}?
  3. Can you derive the limit limx0sin(kx)kx=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(kx)}{kx} = 1?
  4. How does the small angle approximation for sine and cosine help in limit problems?
  5. What is the limit of tan(2x)xcos(3x)\frac{\tan(2x)}{x \cos(3x)} as x0x \to 0?

Tip: When solving trigonometric limits, using known standard limits like limx0sin(x)x=1\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin(x)}{x} = 1 can significantly simplify the process.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Limits

Formulas

tan(4x) = sin(4x) / cos(4x)
lim (x -> 0) sin(kx) / (kx) = 1

Theorems

Limit of sin(x)/x as x approaches 0

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or early college