Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the limit \( \lim_{x \to \infty} \left( \frac{mx + n}{mx - n} \right)^{(m + n)x} \) where \( m = 4 \) and \( n = 5 \).

Solution

To evaluate the given limit:

limx(mx+nmxn)(m+n)x\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( \frac{mx + n}{mx - n} \right)^{(m + n)x} where m=4m = 4 and n=5n = 5, let's proceed step by step:


Step 1: Simplify the Fraction

Divide both numerator and denominator by xx to factor out the dominant term:

mx+nmxn=m+nxmnx.\frac{mx + n}{mx - n} = \frac{m + \frac{n}{x}}{m - \frac{n}{x}}.

As xx \to \infty, the terms nx\frac{n}{x} approach zero:

m+nxmnxmm=1.\frac{m + \frac{n}{x}}{m - \frac{n}{x}} \to \frac{m}{m} = 1.

However, since this expression is raised to the power (m+n)x(m + n)x, we must consider how small deviations from 1 impact the limit.


Step 2: Approximate the Logarithm

To handle the exponentiation, take the natural logarithm of the expression:

L=ln((mx+nmxn)(m+n)x)=(m+n)xln(mx+nmxn).L = \ln \left( \left( \frac{mx + n}{mx - n} \right)^{(m + n)x} \right) = (m + n)x \cdot \ln \left( \frac{mx + n}{mx - n} \right).

For small yy, the approximation ln(1+y)y\ln(1 + y) \approx y applies. Here:

\frac{mx + n}{mx - n} = 1 + \frac{2n}{mx - n} \quad \text{(for large x)}.

Thus, using the logarithmic approximation:

ln(mx+nmxn)2nmx.\ln \left( \frac{mx + n}{mx - n} \right) \approx \frac{2n}{mx}.


Step 3: Combine Terms

Substitute the approximation into LL:

L(m+n)x2nmx=2n(m+n)m.L \approx (m + n)x \cdot \frac{2n}{mx} = \frac{2n(m + n)}{m}.

For m=4m = 4 and n=5n = 5, we calculate:

L=2(5)(4+5)4=2594=904=22.5.L = \frac{2(5)(4 + 5)}{4} = \frac{2 \cdot 5 \cdot 9}{4} = \frac{90}{4} = 22.5.


Step 4: Final Result

Exponentiate LL to obtain the original limit:

limx(4x+54x5)9x=e22.5.\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( \frac{4x + 5}{4x - 5} \right)^{9x} = e^{22.5}.


Final Answer:

e22.5.e^{22.5}.

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Related Questions:

  1. How can we use logarithmic approximations for limits?
  2. What is the behavior of powers near 1 as xx \to \infty?
  3. How do dominant terms affect limits involving exponents?
  4. How does the exponential function relate to exe^x?
  5. Can L'Hôpital's Rule solve similar limits?

Tip: For limits involving powers, consider approximations like ln(1+y)y\ln(1 + y) \approx y when y0y \to 0.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Exponential Functions
Logarithmic Approximations

Formulas

Natural Logarithm Approximation: \( \ln(1 + y) \approx y \) for small \( y \)
Exponentiation: \( e^L \) where \( L \) is the logarithmic expression
Simplification of rational functions for large \( x \)

Theorems

Limit Theorem
Logarithmic Approximation for Small Values

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level (Calculus I or II)