Limit of a sine function problem.

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The discussion revolves around understanding limits involving sine functions, specifically \(\lim_{x\rightarrow \infty}x\sin\left(\frac{1}{x}\right)\) and \(\lim_{x\rightarrow 0}\frac{\sin(4x)}{\sin(3x)}\). Participants are exploring the transformations of variables and the implications for limits as they approach specific values.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • The original poster attempts to understand the transition from \(x\) approaching infinity to \(y\) approaching zero in the first limit problem. They also seek clarity on how the limits of \(4x\) and \(3x\) are derived in the second problem. Participants question the reasoning behind these transformations and the general principles that apply.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance by prompting the original poster to consider the behavior of \(1/x\) as \(x\) approaches infinity and to reflect on the limits of \(4x\) and \(3x\) as \(x\) approaches zero. The discussion is ongoing, with multiple interpretations being explored without a clear consensus yet.

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The original poster expresses confusion about the reasoning behind certain transformations in limit problems, indicating a desire for deeper understanding rather than just procedural knowledge.

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Part a)I need help understanding a step in solving \lim_{x\rightarrow \infty}xsin(\frac{1}{x})

The textbook is suggesting I replace \frac{1}{x} with y, so that I can get a limit in the form

\lim_{y\rightarrow 0}\frac{siny}{y} which is understandably easy to solve. The part I don't understand is how the limit changes from x approaches inf to y approaches 0. I was running into the same confusion with this problem as well so perhaps I should post it.

Part b)Solve \lim_{x\rightarrow 0}\frac{sin4x}{sin3x}

They then proceed in their next step to write it as \frac{\lim_{4x\rightarrow 0}4x(\frac{sin4x}{4x})}{\lim_{3x\rightarrow 0}3x(\frac{sin3x}{3x})}

How do they get the 4x approaches 0 and 3x approaches 0, I understand it as a "this is the way to do it" and can do it easily, but I'd like to know what they are doing. Anyways, thanks :smile:
 
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Forthe first question: If x is approaching infinity, what is 1/x approaching? Therefore, what is y approaching?

For the second question, I can't see your latex image, but I think I can help you with your question. If x approaches zero, what would you think 4x approaches? Specifically, try taking the limit of 4x as x goes to zero, and remember that if there's no problem, as a general rule of thumb you can just plug in what x approaches and do the limit real easy
 
If f(x)->b as x->a, then the limit of g(f(x)) as x goes to a is equal to the limit of g(y) as y goes to b. Proving this is a nice exercise in the epsilon delta definition of a limit.
 
Thankyou both, :D
 

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