Evaluating Limit: Sin(x + Sin x) at x=π

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In summary, the conversation is about evaluating a limit using continuity and discussing the function's continuity and definition. The person also asks for clarification on the value of \sin \pi and how to combine two functions to find the value of g(f(x)).
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Hello

can someone help me with this question??

Use continuity to evaluate the limit:

lim x->PI Sin(x + Sin x)

Please!

thanks
 
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a) Is that function continuous?
b) What is definition of continuity?
Combine the two and the answer is trivial.
 
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I believe that this function is continus within its domain because it is a algebaric and trig function.

But where do I go from here. If I plug Pi into the function I get 0.00
 
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sorry I get 0.05575
 
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powp said:
sorry I get 0.05575

What is [itex]\sin \pi[/itex]? I think you'll find your calc is in degrees not radians.
 
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Let f(x)=x+sin(x), and let g(x)=sin(x). What is g(f(x))?
 

FAQ: Evaluating Limit: Sin(x + Sin x) at x=π

What is the definition of a limit?

A limit is a mathematical concept that describes the behavior of a function as the input approaches a particular value. It can be thought of as the value that a function is approaching, but not necessarily reaching, as the input gets closer and closer to a certain point.

How do you evaluate a limit?

To evaluate a limit, you must first substitute the given value into the function. Then, you must simplify the resulting expression as much as possible. If the resulting expression is undefined at the given value, you must use additional techniques such as factoring, algebraic manipulation, or trigonometric identities to rewrite the expression in a form that allows for further simplification. Finally, you take the resulting value as the limit.

What does it mean to evaluate a limit at a specific value?

Evaluating a limit at a specific value means finding the limit of a function as the input approaches that particular value. This is typically denoted as "lim x→a f(x)", where "a" is the value at which the limit is being evaluated. It is important to note that the function may or may not actually attain the value at "a", but rather the limit represents the behavior of the function as the input gets closer and closer to "a".

How do you evaluate the limit of a trigonometric function?

To evaluate the limit of a trigonometric function, you must use trigonometric identities to manipulate the expression into a form that allows for further simplification. For example, in the given problem of evaluating "sin(x + sinx) at x=π", you can use the double angle formula for sine to rewrite the expression as "sinx(cosx+1)". Then, you can substitute "π" for "x" and continue simplifying until you reach a final value for the limit.

What is the limit of sin(x + sinx) at x=π?

The limit of sin(x + sinx) at x=π is equal to 1. This can be found by following the steps mentioned in the previous question, using the double angle formula for sine and substituting "π" for "x". The final expression will simplify to "sinπ(cosπ+1)", and since "sinπ = 0" and "cosπ = -1", the limit becomes "0(-1+1) = 0". Therefore, the limit of sin(x + sinx) at x=π is equal to 1.

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