Calculus and Vectors - Limits and Derivatives

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The forum discussion centers on the calculus problem of finding the value of k in the context of limits and derivatives. A participant mistakenly calculated that 5*3^2 equals 75, while the correct expression should have been 65/k. The discussion emphasizes the importance of accurate calculations in deriving limits and understanding the implications of k being any non-zero real value.

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Homework Statement
Find the value of k.
I solved it, but would it help to justify if I mentioned the fact that k can be any non-zero real value?
Relevant Equations
n/a
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ttpp1124 said:
Homework Statement:: Find the value of k.
I solved it, but would it help to justify if I mentioned the fact that k can be any non-zero real value?
Relevant Equations:: n/a

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I agree with your conclusion, but you work leading to that is incorrect. ##5*3^2 \ne 75##.
 
Mark44 said:
I agree with your conclusion, but you work leading to that is incorrect. ##5*3^2 \ne 75##.
whoops, it's supposed to be 65/k. Thank you!
 

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