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Ch. 2 - Limits
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
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2장, 문제 51a

Analyze the following limits. Then sketch a graph of y=tanx with the window [−π,π]×[−10,10]and use your graph to check your work.
lim x→π/2^+ tan x

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Step 1: Understand the behavior of the tangent function. The function \( y = \tan x \) has vertical asymptotes where the cosine of \( x \) is zero, which occurs at \( x = \frac{\pi}{2} + k\pi \) for any integer \( k \).
Step 2: Identify the limit direction. The limit \( \lim_{x \to \frac{\pi}{2}^+} \tan x \) means we are approaching \( \frac{\pi}{2} \) from the right side, or from values slightly greater than \( \frac{\pi}{2} \).
Step 3: Analyze the behavior of \( \tan x \) as \( x \to \frac{\pi}{2}^+ \). As \( x \) approaches \( \frac{\pi}{2} \) from the right, \( \tan x \) tends to increase without bound because the cosine of \( x \) approaches zero from the positive side, making \( \tan x = \frac{\sin x}{\cos x} \) approach positive infinity.
Step 4: Sketch the graph of \( y = \tan x \) over the interval \([-\pi, \pi]\). Note the vertical asymptotes at \( x = -\frac{\pi}{2} \) and \( x = \frac{\pi}{2} \), and the periodic nature of the tangent function with period \( \pi \).
Step 5: Use the graph to verify the limit. On the graph, observe that as \( x \) approaches \( \frac{\pi}{2} \) from the right, the value of \( \tan x \) increases towards positive infinity, confirming the limit analysis.

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Limits

A limit is a fundamental concept in calculus that describes the behavior of a function as its input approaches a certain value. In this case, we are interested in the limit of the tangent function as x approaches π/2 from the right. Understanding limits helps in analyzing the continuity and behavior of functions, especially at points where they may not be defined.
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Tangent Function

The tangent function, denoted as tan(x), is a periodic function defined as the ratio of the sine and cosine functions: tan(x) = sin(x)/cos(x). It has vertical asymptotes where the cosine function is zero, such as at x = π/2, leading to undefined values. Recognizing the properties of the tangent function is crucial for analyzing its limits and graphing its behavior.
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Graphing and Asymptotes

Graphing functions involves plotting their values on a coordinate system to visualize their behavior. For the tangent function, it is essential to identify vertical asymptotes, which occur at points where the function approaches infinity. In this case, as x approaches π/2 from the right, the graph of y = tan(x) will rise steeply, illustrating the concept of limits and the function's undefined nature at that point.
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