Textbook Question
Limits of quotients
Find the limits in Exercises 23–42.
limx→−5 (x² + 3x − 10) / x + 5
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1. Limits and Continuity
Finding Limits Algebraically
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Textbook Question
Limits with trigonometric functions
Find the limits in Exercises 43–50.
limx→−π √(x + 4) cos(x + π)
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First, understand the problem: We need to find the limit of the function \( \sqrt{x + 4} \cos(x + \pi) \) as \( x \) approaches \( -\pi \).
Substitute \( x = -\pi \) into the expression \( \sqrt{x + 4} \). This gives \( \sqrt{-\pi + 4} \). Calculate \( -\pi + 4 \) to find the value inside the square root.
Next, substitute \( x = -\pi \) into the expression \( \cos(x + \pi) \). This simplifies to \( \cos(-\pi + \pi) = \cos(0) \). Recall that \( \cos(0) = 1 \).
Combine the results from the previous steps: The limit expression becomes \( \sqrt{-\pi + 4} \times 1 \).
Evaluate \( \sqrt{-\pi + 4} \) to find the final limit value. Ensure that the expression inside the square root is non-negative, as the square root function is defined for non-negative values.
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1mKey Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Limits
Limits are fundamental in calculus, representing the value that a function approaches as the input approaches a certain point. They are essential for understanding continuity, derivatives, and integrals. In this context, evaluating the limit as x approaches -π involves determining the behavior of the function near that point.
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Trigonometric functions, such as cosine, are periodic functions that relate angles to ratios of sides in right triangles. They play a crucial role in calculus, especially when dealing with limits, derivatives, and integrals involving angles. Understanding how these functions behave near specific points is key to solving limit problems.
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Square Root Function
The square root function, denoted as √(x), is defined for non-negative values of x and represents the principal square root. In limit problems, it is important to consider the domain of the function and how it behaves as the input approaches certain values. In this case, √(x + 4) must be evaluated as x approaches -π to ensure the expression remains valid.
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