Why is this valid? Continuity of Functions Problem

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The discussion revolves around the continuity of functions, specifically examining the limit of a function as it approaches a certain value. The original poster presents a limit involving the expression \( y = \frac{1 - \cos 3x}{x^2} \) and questions the implications of continuity on the evaluation of this limit.

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  • Participants explore the relationship between the limit of a function and its continuity, questioning whether \( \lim_{x\to 0} f\left(\frac{1 - \cos 3x}{x^2}\right) \) equals \( f\left(\lim_{x\to 0} \frac{1 - \cos 3x}{x^2}\right) \). There is also a focus on the conditions under which this equality holds.

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The conversation is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on the continuity of the function and the behavior of limits. Some guidance has been provided regarding the necessity of evaluating the limit of the inner expression to determine its relevance to the continuity of \( f \).

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There is an assumption that \( f(x) \) is continuous, and the specific value \( f\left(\frac{9}{2}\right) = \frac{2}{9} \) is mentioned as potentially relevant to the limit being discussed. Participants are also referencing external materials for further context.

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Homework Statement
If ##f(x)## is continuous and ##f(\frac{9}{2})=\frac{2}{9}## then the value of ##\lim{x\to 0}f(\frac{1-cos3x}{x²})##is?
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I was unsure how to bring the output expression. We can assume f(x) to be f(y) for simplicity. So ##y=\frac{1-cos3x}{x²}## which is alright. Next I thought to take the limit of this expression but im unsure if my reasoning is correct.

Since the functional value is continuous so the part of the graph in the neighborhood of f(y) for the corresponding value of y (I.e limiting value of f(y)) will be equal to the actual value of f(y).
This must imply that the neighborhood of y must be in the domain of the function and hence could say that the limiting value of y=y itself..
Do I make any sense?
 
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tellmesomething said:
Homework Statement: If ##f(x)## is continuous and ##f(\frac{9}{2})=\frac{2}{9}## then the value of ##\lim{x\to 0}f(\frac{1-cos3x}{x²})##is?
Relevant Equations: None

I was unsure how to bring the output expression. We can assume f(x) to be f(y) for simplicity. So ##y=\frac{1-cos3x}{x²}## which is alright. Next I thought to take the limit of this expression but im unsure if my reasoning is correct.

Since the functional value is continuous so the part of the graph in the neighborhood of f(y) for the corresponding value of y (I.e limiting value of f(y)) will be equal to the actual value of f(y).
This must imply that the neighborhood of y must be in the domain of the function and hence could say that the limiting value of y=y itself..
Do I make any sense?
This: ##f(\frac{9}{2})=\frac{2}{9}## will only help if ##\lim \limits_{x\to 0}\frac{1-cos3x}{x²}## is ## \frac{9}{2}##. Can you continue from there?
 
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This: ##f(\frac{9}{2})=\frac{2}{9}## will only help if ##\lim \limits_{x\to 0}\frac{1-cos3x}{x²}## is ## \frac{9}{2}##. Can you continue from there?
I understand that. But I want to know if ## \lim\limits_{x\to 0} f( \frac{1-cos3x}{x²})=f(\lim\limits_{x\to 0}\frac{1-cos3x}{x²})## and if so why? And where would it not be equal.
 
tellmesomething said:
I understand that. But I want to know if ## \lim\limits_{x\to 0} f( \frac{1-cos3x}{x²})=f(\lim\limits_{x\to 0}\frac{1-cos3x}{x²})## and if so why? And where would it not be equal.
See, for example: https://www.people.vcu.edu/~rhammack/Math200/Text/Chapter11.pdf
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