Solving Limits: How to Simplify \lim_{x->0}

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The forum discussion focuses on simplifying the limit expression $$\lim_{x \to 0}\frac{3-e^{x^2}-2\cos(x)}{x^2\sin^2(x)}$$. The user initially struggles with the simplification but receives guidance on using Taylor series expansions for both the numerator and denominator. The final result of the limit is determined to be $$-\frac{7}{12}$$ after correcting a sign error in the calculations. Key techniques discussed include function expansion and cancellation of terms.

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Hello MHB,
I am currently working with a old exam and it says.$$\lim_{x->0}\frac{3-e^{x^2}-2\cos(x)}{x^2\sin^2(x)}$$
and this is how far I got but struggle on the simplify
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$$|\pi\rangle$$
 
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I think you mean x goes to zero right ?
 
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ZaidAlyafey said:
I think you mean x goes to zero right ?
Yes ofcourse haha My bad..
 
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$$\lim_{x \to 0}\frac{(3-1-x^2-\frac{x^4}{2!}-\cdot \cdot \cdot ) -2+x^2-2 \cdot \frac{x^4}{4!} +\cdot \cdot \cdot }{x^3-\frac{x^5}{3!}+\cdot \cdot \cdot}$$

Sounds like the numerator dominates, unless you meant sin^2(x) in the denominator ..
 
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By the way , in the case of a limit we have to use the expansion of all functions near the point , which is approached by x , hence the functions must converge .
 
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ZaidAlyafey said:
$$\lim_{x \to 0}\frac{(3-1-x^2-\frac{x^4}{2!}-\cdot \cdot \cdot ) -2+x^2-2 \cdot \frac{x^4}{4!} +\cdot \cdot \cdot }{x^3-\frac{x^5}{3!}+\cdot \cdot \cdot}$$

Sounds like the numerator dominates, unless you meant sin^2(x) in the denominator ..
I am making so much typo..:( I did Edit it now!
 
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Petrus said:
I am making so much typo..:( I did Edit it now!

I am sure you can solve it yourself :)
 
Re: limit,taylor

ZaidAlyafey said:
I am sure you can solve it yourself :)
Actually I believe you are correct! I did accidently had a sign wrong.. If someone is interested how to solve it. You can first cancel out all $$x^0, 3-1-2$$ then you can also cancel out $$x^2, -x^2+\frac{2x^2}{2!}$$ expand that square function at numerator and divide evrything by $$x^4$$ and you get the answer $$- \frac{7}{12}$$, what I did wrong is that I did not see the negative sign in bracket at top. I did take $$\frac{1}{2}-\frac{2}{4!}$$ while it should be $$-\frac{1}{2}-\frac{2}{4!}$$
Thanks once again Zaid!:)

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$$|\pi\rangle$$
 

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