Limits, Continuity & Differentiability
Continuity at Zero — Series Expansion
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Grade 12

Question:

If the function $f(x)=\dfrac{\sin3x+\alpha\sin x-\beta\cos3x}{x^3}$, $x\in\mathbb{R}$, is continuous at $x=0$, then $f(0)$ is equal to:
2
-2
4
-4

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: Expand using Taylor series. For the limit to exist (finite), coefficients of $x^{-3}$ and $x^{-1}$ must vanish. Constant term gives $f(0)$.
$\beta=0$, $\alpha=-3$. $f(0)=\frac{-27+3}{6}=-4$.
Correct Answer: 4

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