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Limits, Continuity & Differentiability
Limits, Continuity and Differentiability
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For α,β,γR\alpha, \beta, \gamma \in \mathbf{R}, if \lim _\limits{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{x^2 \sin \alpha x+(\gamma-1) \mathrm{e}^{x^2}}{\sin 2 x-\beta x}=3, then β+γα\beta+\gamma-\alpha is equal to :

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Key Concepts and Formulas

  • Limits of Indeterminate Forms: When evaluating a limit results in an indeterminate form like 00\frac{0}{0} or \frac{\infty}{\infty}, we can use L'Hôpital's Rule or Taylor series expansions.
  • Taylor Series Expansions (around x=0x=0):
    • sinu=uu33!+u55!\sin u = u - \frac{u^3}{3!} + \frac{u^5}{5!} - \dots
    • eu=1+u+u22!+u33!+e^u = 1 + u + \frac{u^2}{2!} + \frac{u^3}{3!} + \dots
  • L'Hôpital's Rule: If limxcf(x)g(x)\lim_{x \to c} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} is of the form 00\frac{0}{0} or \frac{\infty}{\infty}, then limxcf(x)g(x)=limxcf(x)g(x)\lim_{x \to c} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = \lim_{x \to c} \frac{f'(x)}{g'(x)}, provided the latter limit exists.

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Analyze the Limit and Identify the Indeterminate Form. The given limit is limx0x2sinαx+(γ1)ex2sin2xβx=3\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{x^2 \sin \alpha x+(\gamma-1) \mathrm{e}^{x^2}}{\sin 2 x-\beta x}=3. As x0x \rightarrow 0, the denominator sin2xβxsin(0)β(0)=0\sin 2x - \beta x \rightarrow \sin(0) - \beta(0) = 0. For the limit to be a finite non-zero value (3 in this case), the numerator must also approach 0. Numerator as x0x \rightarrow 0: x2sinαx+(γ1)ex202sin(0)+(γ1)e0=0+(γ1)(1)=γ1x^2 \sin \alpha x + (\gamma-1) \mathrm{e}^{x^2} \rightarrow 0^2 \sin(0) + (\gamma-1) \mathrm{e}^0 = 0 + (\gamma-1)(1) = \gamma-1. For the limit to be finite, we must have γ1=0\gamma-1 = 0. Thus, γ=1\gamma = 1. This gives us the indeterminate form 00\frac{0}{0}.

Step 2: Simplify the Expression with γ=1\gamma=1 and Use Taylor Series Expansions. With γ=1\gamma=1, the limit becomes limx0x2sinαxsin2xβx=3\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{x^2 \sin \alpha x}{\sin 2 x-\beta x}=3. Now, we use the Taylor series expansions for sinu\sin u around u=0u=0. For the numerator: sinαx=αx(αx)33!+\sin \alpha x = \alpha x - \frac{(\alpha x)^3}{3!} + \dots So, x2sinαx=x2(αxα3x33!+)=αx3α3x53!+x^2 \sin \alpha x = x^2 \left(\alpha x - \frac{\alpha^3 x^3}{3!} + \dots\right) = \alpha x^3 - \frac{\alpha^3 x^5}{3!} + \dots For the denominator: sin2x=2x(2x)33!+\sin 2x = 2x - \frac{(2x)^3}{3!} + \dots So, sin2xβx=(2x(2x)33!+)βx=(2β)x8x33!+\sin 2x - \beta x = \left(2x - \frac{(2x)^3}{3!} + \dots\right) - \beta x = (2-\beta)x - \frac{8x^3}{3!} + \dots

Substituting these into the limit expression: limx0αx3α3x53!+(2β)x8x33!+=3\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\alpha x^3 - \frac{\alpha^3 x^5}{3!} + \dots}{(2-\beta)x - \frac{8x^3}{3!} + \dots} = 3

Step 3: Determine the Value of β\beta. For the limit to be finite and non-zero, the lowest power of xx in the denominator must be cancelled by a term in the numerator, or the lowest power of xx in the denominator must be of a higher order than the lowest power of xx 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 xx in the numerator is x3x^3 (assuming α0\alpha \neq 0). The lowest power of xx in the denominator is xx (from the term (2β)x(2-\beta)x). If 2β02-\beta \neq 0, then the denominator's lowest power is x1x^1, and the numerator's lowest power is x3x^3. The limit would be limx0αx3(2β)x=limx0αx22β=0\lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\alpha x^3}{(2-\beta)x} = \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\alpha x^2}{2-\beta} = 0, which contradicts the given limit of 3. Therefore, the coefficient of the lowest power of xx in the denominator must be zero. So, 2β=02-\beta = 0, which implies β=2\beta = 2.

Step 4: Re-evaluate the Limit with β=2\beta=2 and Determine α\alpha. With β=2\beta=2, the denominator becomes: sin2x2x=(2x(2x)33!+)2x=8x36+=4x33+\sin 2x - 2x = \left(2x - \frac{(2x)^3}{3!} + \dots\right) - 2x = -\frac{8x^3}{6} + \dots = -\frac{4x^3}{3} + \dots The limit expression now is: limx0αx3α3x53!+4x33+=3\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{\alpha x^3 - \frac{\alpha^3 x^5}{3!} + \dots}{-\frac{4x^3}{3} + \dots} = 3

We can factor out x3x^3 from both the numerator and the denominator: limx0x3(αα3x23!+)x3(43+)=3\lim _{x \rightarrow 0} \frac{x^3 \left(\alpha - \frac{\alpha^3 x^2}{3!} + \dots\right)}{x^3 \left(-\frac{4}{3} + \dots\right)} = 3

Cancel x3x^3 and evaluate the limit: α043=3\frac{\alpha - 0}{-\frac{4}{3}} = 3 α43=3\frac{\alpha}{-\frac{4}{3}} = 3 α=3×(43)\alpha = 3 \times \left(-\frac{4}{3}\right) α=4\alpha = -4.

Step 5: Calculate β+γα\beta+\gamma-\alpha. We have found γ=1\gamma=1, β=2\beta=2, and α=4\alpha=-4. Now, we compute β+γα\beta+\gamma-\alpha: β+γα=2+1(4)\beta+\gamma-\alpha = 2 + 1 - (-4) β+γα=3+4\beta+\gamma-\alpha = 3 + 4 β+γα=7\beta+\gamma-\alpha = 7.

Common Mistakes & Tips

  • Incorrect Taylor Expansion: Ensure you use the correct Taylor series for sinu\sin u and eue^u and expand them to a sufficient order to resolve the indeterminate form. For this problem, expanding sinu\sin u up to the u3u^3 term and eue^u up to the u2u^2 term was sufficient for the numerator's initial analysis, but a more complete expansion of sin(αx)\sin(\alpha x) and sin(2x)\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=0x=0 (i.e., γ1=0\gamma-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=0x=0, which yielded γ=1\gamma=1. Then, using Taylor series expansions for the trigonometric functions, we simplified the limit expression. By ensuring the denominator's lowest power of xx matched the numerator's lowest power of xx to avoid a zero limit, we found β=2\beta=2. Finally, by comparing the coefficients of the x3x^3 terms in the numerator and denominator, we determined α=4\alpha=-4. Calculating β+γα\beta+\gamma-\alpha gave the final answer of 7.

Final Answer

The final answer is 7\boxed{7}.

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