Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the limit of the function lim (3x^5 - 1) / (2x^3 - 5x^2 - 1) as x → ∞.

Solution

The problem asks to evaluate the limit:

limx3x512x35x21\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{3x^5 - 1}{2x^3 - 5x^2 - 1}

Solution:

As xx \to \infty, the highest-degree terms dominate. So, we focus on the leading terms:

limx3x52x3=limx3x52x3=limx3x22\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{3x^5}{2x^3} = \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{3x^5}{2x^3} = \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{3x^2}{2}

As xx \to \infty, x2x^2 \to \infty, so:

limx3x22=\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{3x^2}{2} = \infty

Final Answer:

limx3x512x35x21=\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{3x^5 - 1}{2x^3 - 5x^2 - 1} = \infty

Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the limit of 4x4+2x21\frac{4x^4 + 2}{x^2 - 1} as xx \to \infty?
  2. How do you determine horizontal asymptotes using limits?
  3. Evaluate limx2x6x5x6+3\lim_{x \to -\infty} \frac{2x^6 - x}{5x^6 + 3}.
  4. How does L'Hôpital's Rule apply to rational functions with infinity limits?
  5. Find the limit limxx3+2x57x\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{x^3 + 2}{x^5 - 7x}.

Tip: When evaluating limits at infinity, focus on the highest-degree terms in the numerator and denominator to simplify the process.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits at infinity
Rational functions

Formulas

Focus on the highest-degree terms in the numerator and denominator for limits at infinity

Theorems

Limit comparison for polynomial growth

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12