COMEDK2024MathematicsLimitsActual
The value of _ x 0 (a+x)- (a-x) x is
Options
- A1
- B2 a
- C0
- D2 a
Correct answer
B. 2 a
Step-by-step solution
The given limit is L = _ x 0 (a+x) - (a-x) x . Using the trigonometric identity C - D = 2 ( C+D 2 ) ( C-D 2 ) , we set C = a+x and D = a-x . Then C+D 2 = a+x+a-x 2 = a and C-D 2 = a+x-(a-x) 2 = x . Substituting these into the expression, we get L = _ x 0 2 a x x . Since _ x 0 x x = 1 , the expression simplifies to 2 a 1 = 2 a . Answer: 2 a