Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the following limits: (a) lim (ln(8x^4 + 7) - ln(2x^3 - 3)) as x -> infinity; (b) lim (e^x - e^-x) / (6e^-x + 5e^x) as x -> infinity.

Solution

Let's solve the given problems one by one.

Problem (a):

limx(ln(8x4+7)ln(2x33))\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( \ln(8x^4 + 7) - \ln(2x^3 - 3) \right)

Using logarithmic properties, we can combine the logarithms: limxln(8x4+72x33)\lim_{x \to \infty} \ln\left( \frac{8x^4 + 7}{2x^3 - 3} \right)

Now, let's simplify the expression inside the logarithm: 8x4+72x338x42x3=4xasx\frac{8x^4 + 7}{2x^3 - 3} \approx \frac{8x^4}{2x^3} = 4x \quad \text{as} \quad x \to \infty

So, the limit becomes: limxln(4x)\lim_{x \to \infty} \ln(4x)

As xx \to \infty, ln(4x)\ln(4x) \to \infty, hence: limxln(4x)=\lim_{x \to \infty} \ln(4x) = \infty

Thus, the limit for part (a) is infinity.


Problem (b):

limxexex6ex+5ex\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{e^x - e^{-x}}{6e^{-x} + 5e^x}

First, divide both the numerator and the denominator by exe^x to simplify: exex6ex+5ex=1e2x6exex+5=1e2x6e2x+5\frac{e^x - e^{-x}}{6e^{-x} + 5e^x} = \frac{1 - e^{-2x}}{\frac{6e^{-x}}{e^x} + 5} = \frac{1 - e^{-2x}}{6e^{-2x} + 5}

As xx \to \infty, e2x0e^{-2x} \to 0. Therefore, the expression simplifies to: 100+5=15\frac{1 - 0}{0 + 5} = \frac{1}{5}

Thus, the limit for part (b) is 15\frac{1}{5}.


Would you like more detailed explanations or have any other questions?

Here are 5 related questions you can try:

  1. What happens if the powers in the logarithmic expression of part (a) were different?
  2. How does the limit change if the coefficients in part (b) are altered?
  3. How do limits involving exponential functions behave as xx \to -\infty?
  4. Can you compute the limit limxln(x)x2\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{\ln(x)}{x^2}?
  5. How do we approach limits involving trigonometric functions at infinity?

Tip: Always check if simplifying the expression (like factoring or using properties of logarithms) can help solve limits more easily!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Logarithms
Exponential functions

Formulas

ln(a) - ln(b) = ln(a/b)
lim x->∞ e^x = ∞
lim x->∞ e^-x = 0

Theorems

Properties of logarithms
Limits involving exponential functions

Suitable Grade Level

College-level calculus