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Evaluate Trigonometric Limits — sin(x)/x as x→0

The fundamental trig limit: lim_{x→0} sin(x)/x = 1. All sin/cos limits at 0 derive from this.

CalculusCommon Core LIM-1.ELIMVerified correct ✓

Worked examples

Find lim x→0 [sin(-3x) / (-2x)].
Answer: 3/2

Find lim x→0 [sin(-2x) / (-1x)].
Answer: 2

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