Sin [Pi. (x-1)] / x-1; for x =1,2,3, .N

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The discussion focuses on the expression Sin[Pi*(x-1)] / (x-1) for integer values of x from 1 to N. For x = 1, the expression is undefined due to division by zero, but the limit can be evaluated. For x > 1, the expression simplifies since sin(n pi) equals zero for all integers n, leading to a result of zero when divided by a non-zero denominator. Participants agree that the limit as x approaches 1 results in a value of 1. Overall, the key takeaway is that the expression evaluates to zero for all integer values of x greater than 1, while the case for x = 1 requires limit analysis.
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Sin [Pi. (x-1)] / x-1; for x =1,2,3,...N

Sin [ Pi. (x-1) ] / (x-1) = ?

for x=1,2,3,4,...N

I think for Sin (x) / x =1

but, what about that.
 
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For x > 1 it is rather obvious, you can just plug in the value.
For x = 1 you are dividing by 0, so it is undefined. You can however take the limit, as you are indicating.
 


CompuChip said:
For x > 1 it is rather obvious, you can just plug in the value.
For x = 1 you are dividing by 0, so it is undefined. You can however take the limit, as you are indicating.

for all X values will I get '0'
 


I am assuming you mean: for all X values which are integer and at least 2. Then you are right. sin(n pi) = 0 for all integers n, and since you are dividing by something non-zero for n non-zero, you have sin(n pi)/n = 0/something = 0.

For n = 1, you get sin((n - 1) pi) / (n - 1) which looks like 0/0 if you plug in the numbers.
 
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