Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the limit \( \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{5x^3 + 6x^2}{6x^3 - 7} \)

Solution

To evaluate the limit:

limx5x3+6x26x37\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{5x^3 + 6x^2}{6x^3 - 7}

we can simplify by dividing both the numerator and denominator by x3x^3, the highest power of xx present in the expression:

limx5+6x67x3\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{5 + \frac{6}{x}}{6 - \frac{7}{x^3}}

As xx \to \infty, terms with 6x\frac{6}{x} and 7x3\frac{7}{x^3} approach zero, leaving:

56\frac{5}{6}

Thus, the evaluated limit is:

limx5x3+6x26x37=56\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{5x^3 + 6x^2}{6x^3 - 7} = \frac{5}{6}

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Related Questions:

  1. What would change if the limit was xx \to -\infty?
  2. How do we handle limits at infinity for expressions with different leading terms?
  3. What if the powers of xx in the numerator and denominator were different?
  4. How does the limit change if we add a constant to the numerator or denominator?
  5. How does this concept apply to finding horizontal asymptotes?

Tip: When evaluating limits at infinity, divide by the highest power of xx in the denominator to simplify the expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Algebra
Calculus

Formulas

\( \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} \) by dividing by the highest power of x

Theorems

Limits at Infinity
Simplifying Rational Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12