Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
A function \( f(x) \) is continuous at \( x = a \) if the limit of the function as \( x \) approaches \( a \) is equal to the value of the function at \( a \).
\[ \lim_{x \to 0} f(x) = f(0) \]
Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
Use the standard trigonometric limit: \( \lim_{\theta \to 0} \frac{\sin \theta}{\theta} = 1 \). Step 3: Detailed Explanation:
Evaluate the limit:
\[ \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin 8x}{5x} = \frac{1}{5} \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin 8x}{x} \]
Multiply and divide by 8 to match the angle:
\[ = \frac{8}{5} \lim_{x \to 0} \frac{\sin 8x}{8x} \]
Using the standard limit, \( \lim_{8x \to 0} \frac{\sin 8x}{8x} = 1 \):
\[ = \frac{8}{5} \times 1 = \frac{8}{5} \]
Given that the function is continuous, \( f(0) = \frac{8}{5} \).
From the definition: \( f(0) = m + 1 \).
Equating both:
\[ m + 1 = \frac{8}{5} \]
\[ m = \frac{8}{5} - 1 = \frac{8 - 5}{5} = \frac{3}{5} \]
Step 4: Final Answer:
The value of \( m \) is \( \frac{3}{5} \).