The Limit of Possibility
A Journey Through Taylor Series
Welcome, future engineers. Today, we are not just solving a limit problem; we are performing a surgical operation on a mathematical expression.
When you see a limit like
x→0limxsin2xαxex−βloge(1+x)+γx2e−x=10
it is easy to feel overwhelmed. You see transcendental functions like ex and loge(1+x) mixed with polynomials, but in the world of JEE Advanced, we don't panic; we analyze.
Phase 1
The Denominator's Secret
Before we touch the numerator, we must understand the 'stage' upon which this drama unfolds: the denominator, xsin2x.
As x approaches 0, we know that sinx≈x. Therefore, the denominator behaves as follows:
This is the most critical realization of the entire problem. The denominator is essentially an x3 term, which implies the numerator must also be an x3 polynomial for the limit to be a finite, non-zero value.
Phase 2
The Taylor Series Toolkit
Now, we bring in the heavy artillery: Taylor Series expansions. These allow us to convert complex functions into simple polynomials:
By substituting these into our numerator, we 'unmask' the functions to see their true polynomial nature:
1. αxex=αx(1+x+2x2+…)=αx+αx2+2αx3
2. −βloge(1+x)=−β(x−2x2+3x3−…)=−βx+2βx2−3βx3
3. γx2e−x=γx2(1−x+…)=γx2−γx3
Phase 3
The Algebraic Siege
Now, we group these terms by their powers of x. We collect the coefficients for x, x2, and x3:
Coefficient of x: (α−β)
Coefficient of x2: (α+2β+γ)
* Coefficient of x3: (2α−3β−γ)
For the limit to be 10, the terms with x and x2 must vanish. This gives us a system of equations:
α+2β+γ=0⇒α+2α+γ=0⇒γ=−23α
Phase 4
The Final Victory
With the lower-order terms eliminated, the limit simplifies to the ratio of the x3 coefficients:
Substituting β=α and γ=−23α into the equation:
63α−2α+9α=10⇒610α=10⇒α=6
Consequently, β=6 and γ=−9. The final sum is:
You have successfully navigated the complexity and arrived at the truth. This is the essence of JEE Advanced mathematics—the elegant mastery of structure.