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This discussion focuses on calculating limits involving trigonometric functions and polynomial expressions. The user presents eight limit problems, including limits of the form lim (x^2tanx) as x approaches 0 and lim (x^2/sin^2x) as x approaches 4π. The community provides partial solutions for three problems: a) DNE, b) 1/2, and c) 1/4, while expressing difficulty with the trigonometric limits. The discussion emphasizes the importance of showing prior attempts and understanding the concept of limits before seeking help.

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  • Understanding of limit concepts in calculus
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i am very confused about these problems, my teacher is hard to understand.

a)lim x^2+x+2/x^2-5x+6
..x->3

b)lim (1/x)-1/x^2-1
..x->1

c)lim x^2+2x-6/x^2+3x-2
..x->2

d)lim x^2tanx
..x->0

e)lim x^2sec^2xcot^2x
..x->0

f)lim x^2sin(1/x)
..x->0

g)lim x^2/sin^2x
..x->4(pi)

h)lim tanx/x^2
..x->3(pi)

possible solutions:

a) DNE
b) 1/2
c) 1/4

for the rest dealing with trigonometry I have no idea how to calculate. Can you guys help me I have a mid-term coming up and I am very nervous
 
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Tebow15 said:
i am very confused about these problems, my teacher is hard to understand.

a)lim x^2+x+2/x^2-5x+6
..x->3

b)lim (1/x)-1/x^2-1
..x->1

c)lim x^2+2x-6/x^2+3x-2
..x->2

d)lim x^2tanx
..x->0

e)lim x^2sec^2xcot^2x
..x->0

f)lim x^2sin(1/x)
..x->0

g)lim x^2/sin^2x
..x->4(pi)

h)lim tanx/x^2
..x->3(pi)

possible solutions:

a) DNE
b) 1/2
c) 1/4

for the rest dealing with trigonometry I have no idea how to calculate. Can you guys help me I have a mid-term coming up and I am very nervous
Hello Tebow15. Welcome to PF !

I see you're new here. According to the rules for posting in this Forum, you should post no more than two problems in anyone thread.

You also need to show some effort at a solution or at understanding the problem before we can help.

What have you tried?

Where are you stuck ?

What do you know about taking limits ?
 
You should try try factoring these.
 

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