How to Find the Limit of sin(3x²)/(8x) as x Approaches Zero?

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The discussion revolves around finding the limit of the function sin(3x²)/(8x) as x approaches zero, specifically without using L'Hôpital's rule. The subject area includes limits of trigonometric functions and their properties.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss various attempts to manipulate the expression, including factoring out constants and considering the limit of sin(3x²)/(3x²) as a potential hint. Questions arise about how to properly set up the limit and what expressions to multiply by to facilitate simplification.

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The conversation includes several lines of reasoning and attempts to clarify the setup of the limit. Some participants suggest specific manipulations, while others express uncertainty about the next steps. There is no explicit consensus, but guidance is being offered on how to approach the problem.

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Participants are operating under the constraint of not using L'Hôpital's rule, which influences their approach to finding the limit. There is also a focus on ensuring that any manipulations maintain the integrity of the original expression.

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what would be the limit?? without using the L'Hopital's rule

lim_(x-0) (sin(3 x^2))/(8 x)


the limit of sin(3x^2) divided by 8x as x approaches zero











2. Limits of trignometric functions



3. The Attempt at a Solution
I tried factoring out the 1/8, but that's it, Idk how to go on


Hope you can help me

Thanks


 
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Dan350 said:
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what would be the limit?? without using the L'Hopital's rule

lim_(x-0) (sin(3 x^2))/(8 x)the limit of sin(3x^2) divided by 8x as x approaches zero


2. Limits of trignometric functions
3. The Attempt at a Solution
I tried factoring out the 1/8, but that's it, Idk how to go onHope you can help me

Thanks

What's lim x->0 of sin(3x^2)/(3x^2)? That should be a good hint.
 
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Dick said:
What's lim x->0 of sin(3x^2)/(3x^2)? That should be a good hint.



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but how to put the 3x^2 below?
 
Dan350 said:
1but how to put the 3x^2 below?

What (expression) do you have to multiply 8x by to get 3x2? As long as you multiply both the top and bottom by the same, you don't change the fraction.
 
Curious3141 said:
What (expression) do you have to multiply 8x by to get 3x2? As long as you multiply both the top and bottom by the same, you don't change the fraction.

3x on both numerator and denominator?
i would get 24x^2, but i can split the fraction right?
 
Dan350 said:
3x on both numerator and denominator?
i would get 24x^2, but i can split the fraction right?

So you get ##\frac{3x\sin(3x^2)}{8(3x^2)}##. What happens next?
 
Curious3141 said:
So you get ##\frac{3x\sin(3x^2)}{8(3x^2)}##. What happens next?



We factor out.

then the limx-0 of 3x/8 and limx-0 of sin(3x^2)/3x^2
therefore

limx-0 0*1
so

limx-0f(x)= 0
 
Dan350 said:
We factor out.

then the limx-0 of 3x/8 and limx-0 of sin(3x^2)/3x^2
therefore

limx-0 0*1
so

limx-0f(x)= 0

Yes, exactly.
 
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