Calculus Examples

Evaluate the Limit limit as x approaches pi/4 of sin(x)^2
Step 1
Evaluate the limit.
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Step 1.1
Move the exponent from outside the limit using the Limits Power Rule.
Step 1.2
Move the limit inside the trig function because sine is continuous.
Step 2
Evaluate the limit of by plugging in for .
Step 3
Simplify the answer.
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Step 3.1
The exact value of is .
Step 3.2
Apply the product rule to .
Step 3.3
Rewrite as .
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Step 3.3.1
Use to rewrite as .
Step 3.3.2
Apply the power rule and multiply exponents, .
Step 3.3.3
Combine and .
Step 3.3.4
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 3.3.4.1
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.3.4.2
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3.3.5
Evaluate the exponent.
Step 3.4
Raise to the power of .
Step 3.5
Cancel the common factor of and .
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Step 3.5.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.5.2
Cancel the common factors.
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Step 3.5.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.5.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.5.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 4
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
Decimal Form: