Solve Trig Limit Problem: lim (x->0) \frac{x - sinx}{x^{3}}

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The limit problem lim (x->0) \frac{x - sinx}{x^{3}} can be effectively solved using L'Hôpital's Rule, which applies when both the numerator and denominator approach zero. By differentiating the numerator and denominator, the limit simplifies to lim (x->0) \frac{1 - cosx}{3x^{2}}, which can be further evaluated. The key takeaway is that understanding the relationship sin(x)/x = 1 as x approaches 0 is crucial for simplifying the limit, but L'Hôpital's Rule provides a more straightforward approach for this specific problem.

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is there a way to solve

lim (x->0) \frac{x - sinx}{x^{3}}


using the fact that sinx / x = 1

or is it much more complicated.. I've tried to break it down into sinx/x everyway i can think of with no luck..
 
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Do you know l'hospital's rule?

I am thinking of a way to do it with only sin(x)/x but can't come up with a good way immediately.
 
I am not familiar with l'hospital's theorem yet...
 

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