Evaluate the following limits

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · AP · Calculus AB · Limits and Continuity · Limits and Continuity

Problem

Evaluate the following limits, showing each step clearly. (i) lim⁡x→0sin⁡7x7x\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 0}\dfrac{\sin 7x}{7x} (ii) Using the answer to part (i), find lim⁡x→0sin⁡7xx\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 0}\dfrac{\sin7x}{x}. (iii) Hence calculate lim⁡x→0sin⁡7xsin⁡5x\displaystyle\lim_{x\to 0}\dfrac{\sin 7x}{\sin 5x}. Interpret your result briefly.

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