Math Problem Statement

lim 𝑥→∞ (10𝑥^2 + 5)^( 6/ 𝑥)

Solution

To evaluate the limit

limx(10x2+5)6x\lim_{x \to \infty} (10x^2 + 5)^{\frac{6}{x}}

we'll analyze the behavior of (10x2+5)6x(10x^2 + 5)^{\frac{6}{x}} as xx \to \infty.

  1. Rewrite the expression by taking the natural logarithm to make it easier to evaluate: y=(10x2+5)6xy = (10x^2 + 5)^{\frac{6}{x}} Taking the natural logarithm of both sides gives: lny=6xln(10x2+5)\ln y = \frac{6}{x} \ln(10x^2 + 5)

  2. Now, we need to find the limit of lny\ln y as xx \to \infty: limxlny=limx6ln(10x2+5)x\lim_{x \to \infty} \ln y = \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{6 \ln(10x^2 + 5)}{x}

  3. We can use L'Hôpital's Rule here since the form is \frac{\infty}{\infty}: limx6ln(10x2+5)x=limx6110x2+520x1=limx120x10x2+5\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{6 \ln(10x^2 + 5)}{x} = \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{6 \cdot \frac{1}{10x^2 + 5} \cdot 20x}{1} = \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{120x}{10x^2 + 5}

  4. Simplify the fraction: limx120x10x2+5=limx12010x+5x\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{120x}{10x^2 + 5} = \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{120}{10x + \frac{5}{x}}

  5. As xx \to \infty, the term 5x0\frac{5}{x} \to 0, so we get: limx12010x=limx12x=0\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{120}{10x} = \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{12}{x} = 0

  6. Therefore, limxlny=0\lim_{x \to \infty} \ln y = 0, which implies that limxy=e0=1\lim_{x \to \infty} y = e^0 = 1.

Thus, the answer is:

limx(10x2+5)6x=1\lim_{x \to \infty} (10x^2 + 5)^{\frac{6}{x}} = 1

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Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What is the limit limx(axn+b)cx\lim_{x \to \infty} (ax^n + b)^{\frac{c}{x}} for different values of aa, bb, cc, and nn?
  2. How does the natural logarithm help simplify limits involving exponentials?
  3. Can you explain why L'Hôpital's Rule is useful for evaluating indeterminate forms?
  4. What happens if the exponent 6x\frac{6}{x} is replaced by kx\frac{k}{x} with kk as a variable constant?
  5. How would you evaluate the limit if the exponent was 6x\frac{6}{\sqrt{x}} instead?

Tip: When dealing with limits at infinity involving exponentials, taking logarithms can simplify the problem, especially when the exponent approaches zero.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Exponentiation
Logarithmic Transformations
Infinity
Indeterminate Forms

Formulas

Limit of a function as x approaches infinity
Natural logarithm transformation: y = a^(f(x)) implies ln(y) = f(x) * ln(a)
L'Hôpital's Rule for evaluating limits of indeterminate forms

Theorems

L'Hôpital's Rule
Properties of Exponents
Properties of Logarithms

Suitable Grade Level

College Calculus or AP Calculus