Limit involving sin at x=pi/6: Solving with Substitution Method

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The problem involves finding the limit of the expression \(\lim_{x\rightarrow\frac{\pi}{6}}\frac{2\sin(x)-1}{6x-\pi}\), which falls under the subject area of calculus, specifically limits and trigonometric functions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the substitution method and its challenges, particularly encountering the indeterminate form \(0/0\). Some suggest using L'Hopital's Rule, while others express concerns about its applicability. There are attempts to express the limit in terms of \(u = x - \frac{\pi}{6}\) and to utilize known limits of trigonometric functions.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing with various approaches being explored. Some participants have provided guidance on expressing terms in the limit, while others are questioning how to manipulate the expressions to resolve the indeterminate form. There is no explicit consensus on a single method, but productive dialogue is occurring.

Contextual Notes

Participants note constraints such as the inability to use L'Hopital's Rule and the recurring \(0/0\) form in their attempts. There is also a focus on understanding the relationships between trigonometric identities and limits.

  • #31
mtayab1994 said:
because you said that 2*cos(u)*sin(pi/6) is the cos(u) part.

Are you saying that you don't see why it is equal to cos(u)?
 
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  • #32
Dick said:
Are you saying that you don't see why it is equal to cos(u)?

Is my answer of 1/(2√3) correct?
 
  • #33
mtayab1994 said:
Is my answer of 1/(2√3) correct?

Yes, it is. That's the same thing l'Hopital would give you. You can always use l'Hopital to check these even if you can't use it to solve the problem.
 
  • #34
Dick said:
Yes, it is. That's the same thing l'Hopital would give you. You can always use l'Hopital to check these even if you can't use it to solve the problem.

Yes thank you, I really appreciate your help :) .
 

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