find the limit.\n lim_{x\rightarrow-infty}\frac{cos 8x}{7x}\n lim_{x\rightarrow-infty}\frac{cos…

find the limit.\n lim_{x\rightarrow-infty}\frac{cos 8x}{7x}\n lim_{x\rightarrow-infty}\frac{cos 8x}{7x}=square \text{ (simplify your answer.)}
Answer
Explanation:
Step1: Recall cosine - function range
The range of $\cos(8x)$ is $[- 1,1]$, i.e., $-1\leqslant\cos(8x)\leqslant1$.
Step2: Analyze the limit
We have $\lim_{x\rightarrow-\infty}\frac{\cos(8x)}{7x}$. Divide the inequality of $\cos(8x)$ by $7x$ (since $x\rightarrow-\infty$, $7x<0$). So $\frac{1}{7x}\leqslant\frac{\cos(8x)}{7x}\leqslant\frac{-1}{7x}$.
Step3: Find the limits of the bounds
$\lim_{x\rightarrow-\infty}\frac{1}{7x}=0$ and $\lim_{x\rightarrow-\infty}\frac{-1}{7x}=0$.
Step4: Apply the Squeeze - Theorem
By the Squeeze - Theorem, if $f(x)\leqslant g(x)\leqslant h(x)$ for all $x$ in some open interval containing $a$ (in this case as $x\rightarrow-\infty$) and $\lim_{x\rightarrow-\infty}f(x)=\lim_{x\rightarrow-\infty}h(x) = L$, then $\lim_{x\rightarrow-\infty}g(x)=L$. Here, $f(x)=\frac{1}{7x}$, $g(x)=\frac{\cos(8x)}{7x}$, $h(x)=\frac{-1}{7x}$ and $L = 0$.
Answer:
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