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The limit problem presented involves evaluating the expression limx→0+ [tan(√x) - sin(√x)] / (x√(2x)). The solution utilizes the limit property limx→0 (sin(x)/x) = 1, which is applied three times to derive the final answer of 1/(2√2). The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing and applying fundamental limit theorems in calculus without resorting to L'Hôpital's rule, as it was not covered in the participants' curriculum.

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Homework Statement


limx->0+ [tan(\sqrt{x})-sin(\sqrt{x})] / x\sqrt{2x}

Homework Equations


tanx= sinx/cosx

The Attempt at a Solution


I set u= \sqrt{x}
Therefore as a->0, u->0

And I get the limit
=lim x->0+ (tan(\sqrt{x})-sin(\sqrt{x}))/ (x*\sqrt{2}* \sqrt{x})
= 1/\sqrt{2}lim u->0 (tan(u)-sin(u))/u3
= 1/\sqrt{2}lim u->0 (sin(u)-sin(u)cos(u))/ (cos(u)*u3)
= 1/\sqrt{2}lim u->0 sin(u)(1-cos(u))/(cos(u)*u3)

And it is here where I'm stuck. I'm not sure what to do next =\
We haven't learned L'hopital's rule yet, so if it's needed, it really shouldn't be applied.

I'm open to any suggestions and I thank you for your time,

Ballox
 
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Do you know the limit \lim_{x\rightarrow 0}{\frac{sin(x)}{x}}=1, if yes, you can apply this two times here...
 
Hmm. I do know that. I'll see what I can do.
Thanks for the hint.
 
Alright. Say something if it still doesn't work :smile:
 
micromass said:
Do you know the limit \lim_{x\rightarrow 0}{\frac{sin(x)}{x}}=1, if yes, you can apply this two times here...

Alright, so I just did it again...
And in fact I was able to apply that theorem THREE times.

My final answer was 1/2\sqrt{2}

Would this answer be correct?
 
That looks about right :smile:
 
micromass said:
That looks about right :smile:

Thank you kindly for your help.
 

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