Math Problem Statement

determine whether converges or diverges (2/n)(1/n - 3)/((1/n -1)^2 + (2/n) - 1)

Solution

To determine whether the given expression converges or diverges as nn approaches infinity, we will analyze and simplify it:

Given expression:

2n(1n3)(1n1)2+(2n)1\frac{\frac{2}{n} \left(\frac{1}{n} - 3\right)}{\left(\frac{1}{n} - 1\right)^2 + \left(\frac{2}{n}\right) - 1}

Step 1: Simplify the numerator and denominator

  1. Simplify the numerator: 2n(1n3)\frac{2}{n} \left(\frac{1}{n} - 3\right) Rewrite the expression: 2n×(1n3)=2×1n26n=2n26n\frac{2}{n} \times \left(\frac{1}{n} - 3\right) = \frac{2 \times 1}{n^2} - \frac{6}{n} = \frac{2}{n^2} - \frac{6}{n}

  2. Simplify the denominator: (1n1)2+2n1\left(\frac{1}{n} - 1\right)^2 + \frac{2}{n} - 1

    • The term (1n1)2\left(\frac{1}{n} - 1\right)^2 can be expanded as: (1n1)2=(1n1)(1n1)=1n22n+1\left(\frac{1}{n} - 1\right)^2 = \left(\frac{1}{n} - 1\right)\left(\frac{1}{n} - 1\right) = \frac{1}{n^2} - \frac{2}{n} + 1
    • The full expression for the denominator is: 1n22n+1+2n1\frac{1}{n^2} - \frac{2}{n} + 1 + \frac{2}{n} - 1 Notice that 2n-\frac{2}{n} and 2n\frac{2}{n} cancel out, leaving: 1n2+0=1n2\frac{1}{n^2} + 0 = \frac{1}{n^2}

Step 2: Combine the simplified terms

The expression simplifies to:

2n26n1n2\frac{\frac{2}{n^2} - \frac{6}{n}}{\frac{1}{n^2}}

We can further simplify this by multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by n2n^2:

26n1=26n\frac{2 - 6n}{1} = 2 - 6n

Step 3: Analyze the behavior as nn approaches infinity

As nn increases, the term 6n-6n dominates, causing the expression 26n2 - 6n to become more and more negative without bound.

Conclusion:

Since the expression 26n2 - 6n diverges to negative infinity as nn approaches infinity, the given expression diverges.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to further explore the topic:

  1. How does multiplying and simplifying fractions help in determining the limit of an expression?
  2. What is the significance of the leading term in determining the behavior of an expression as nn approaches infinity?
  3. How can the squeeze theorem be applied to determine convergence or divergence?
  4. What is the role of polynomial degrees in determining the limits of rational expressions?
  5. Can an expression converge if the numerator grows faster than the denominator?

Tip: Always simplify complex expressions by canceling out terms and focusing on the leading terms to determine their behavior as nn approaches infinity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limit of a Function
Asymptotic Behavior

Formulas

Simplification of Rational Expressions
Behavior of Terms as n Approaches Infinity

Theorems

Limit Theorems
Behavior of Rational Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School