Key Concepts and Formulas
- Limits of Indeterminate Forms: When evaluating a limit results in an indeterminate form like 00 or ∞∞, we can use L'Hôpital's Rule or Taylor series expansions.
- Taylor Series Expansions (around x=0):
- sinu=u−3!u3+5!u5−…
- eu=1+u+2!u2+3!u3+…
- L'Hôpital's Rule: If limx→cg(x)f(x) is of the form 00 or ∞∞, then limx→cg(x)f(x)=limx→cg′(x)f′(x), provided the latter limit exists.
Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1: Analyze the Limit and Identify the Indeterminate Form.
The given limit is limx→0sin2x−βxx2sinαx+(γ−1)ex2=3.
As x→0, the denominator sin2x−βx→sin(0)−β(0)=0.
For the limit to be a finite non-zero value (3 in this case), the numerator must also approach 0.
Numerator as x→0: x2sinαx+(γ−1)ex2→02sin(0)+(γ−1)e0=0+(γ−1)(1)=γ−1.
For the limit to be finite, we must have γ−1=0.
Thus, γ=1.
This gives us the indeterminate form 00.
Step 2: Simplify the Expression with γ=1 and Use Taylor Series Expansions.
With γ=1, the limit becomes limx→0sin2x−βxx2sinαx=3.
Now, we use the Taylor series expansions for sinu around u=0.
For the numerator: sinαx=αx−3!(αx)3+…
So, x2sinαx=x2(αx−3!α3x3+…)=αx3−3!α3x5+…
For the denominator: sin2x=2x−3!(2x)3+…
So, sin2x−βx=(2x−3!(2x)3+…)−βx=(2−β)x−3!8x3+…
Substituting these into the limit expression:
limx→0(2−β)x−3!8x3+…αx3−3!α3x5+…=3
Step 3: Determine the Value of β.
For the limit to be finite and non-zero, the lowest power of x in the denominator must be cancelled by a term in the numerator, or the lowest power of x in the denominator must be of a higher order than the lowest power of x in the numerator if the limit is to be 0, or of a lower order if the limit is to be infinite.
In our case, the lowest power of x in the numerator is x3 (assuming α=0).
The lowest power of x in the denominator is x (from the term (2−β)x).
If 2−β=0, then the denominator's lowest power is x1, and the numerator's lowest power is x3. The limit would be limx→0(2−β)xαx3=limx→02−βαx2=0, which contradicts the given limit of 3.
Therefore, the coefficient of the lowest power of x in the denominator must be zero.
So, 2−β=0, which implies β=2.
Step 4: Re-evaluate the Limit with β=2 and Determine α.
With β=2, the denominator becomes:
sin2x−2x=(2x−3!(2x)3+…)−2x=−68x3+⋯=−34x3+…
The limit expression now is:
limx→0−34x3+…αx3−3!α3x5+…=3
We can factor out x3 from both the numerator and the denominator:
limx→0x3(−34+…)x3(α−3!α3x2+…)=3
Cancel x3 and evaluate the limit:
−34α−0=3
−34α=3
α=3×(−34)
α=−4.
Step 5: Calculate β+γ−α.
We have found γ=1, β=2, and α=−4.
Now, we compute β+γ−α:
β+γ−α=2+1−(−4)
β+γ−α=3+4
β+γ−α=7.
Common Mistakes & Tips
- Incorrect Taylor Expansion: Ensure you use the correct Taylor series for sinu and eu and expand them to a sufficient order to resolve the indeterminate form. For this problem, expanding sinu up to the u3 term and eu up to the u2 term was sufficient for the numerator's initial analysis, but a more complete expansion of sin(αx) and sin(2x) was needed for the denominator analysis.
- Forgetting the Numerator's Initial Condition: The initial step of setting the numerator to zero at x=0 (i.e., γ−1=0) is crucial. Skipping this might lead to an incorrect expression for the limit.
- Algebraic Errors: Be meticulous with algebraic manipulations, especially when dealing with fractions and negative signs, as these can easily lead to incorrect final answers.
Summary
The problem requires evaluating a limit that results in an indeterminate form. We first established that for the limit to be finite, the numerator must be zero at x=0, which yielded γ=1. Then, using Taylor series expansions for the trigonometric functions, we simplified the limit expression. By ensuring the denominator's lowest power of x matched the numerator's lowest power of x to avoid a zero limit, we found β=2. Finally, by comparing the coefficients of the x3 terms in the numerator and denominator, we determined α=−4. Calculating β+γ−α gave the final answer of 7.
Final Answer
The final answer is 7.