Solving the Limit Problem "liim tanx - tan 3

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The limit problem presented involves evaluating the expression liim (tan x - tan 3) / (x - 3) as x approaches 3. The solution requires applying L'Hôpital's Rule due to the indeterminate form 0/0. By differentiating the numerator and denominator, the limit can be computed as sec²(3), which is the derivative of tan x evaluated at x = 3.

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  • Ability to differentiate functions, particularly tan x
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Homework Statement



liim tanx - tan 3
x-> = ------------
x-3

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(tanx - tan 3) over (x-3)
when x goes to three
 
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