Math Problem Statement

lim x -> infinity (2 ^ x + 3 ^ x + 5 ^ x) ^ (1/x)

Solution

We need to evaluate the limit:

limx(2x+3x+5x)1x.\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( 2^x + 3^x + 5^x \right)^{\frac{1}{x}}.

To approach this, let's consider the asymptotic behavior of each term as xx \to \infty.

Step 1: Dominant Term

As xx \to \infty, the term 5x5^x dominates the terms 2x2^x and 3x3^x because 5x5^x grows exponentially faster than 2x2^x and 3x3^x. Therefore, for large xx, we can approximate the expression:

2x+3x+5x5x.2^x + 3^x + 5^x \approx 5^x.

Step 2: Simplify the Expression

Using this approximation, we can simplify the expression inside the limit:

(2x+3x+5x)1x(5x)1x.\left( 2^x + 3^x + 5^x \right)^{\frac{1}{x}} \approx \left( 5^x \right)^{\frac{1}{x}}.

Step 3: Evaluate the Limit

Now, we evaluate the simplified expression:

(5x)1x=5.\left( 5^x \right)^{\frac{1}{x}} = 5.

Thus, the limit is:

limx(2x+3x+5x)1x=5.\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( 2^x + 3^x + 5^x \right)^{\frac{1}{x}} = 5.

Conclusion:

The value of the limit is 5\boxed{5}.

Would you like further details on any part of this solution? Here are some related questions you might find helpful:

  1. What is the general approach for limits involving exponential functions?
  2. Why does 5x5^x dominate over 2x2^x and 3x3^x as xx \to \infty?
  3. How would the result change if the base were different (e.g., 6x6^x instead of 5x5^x)?
  4. What is the limit of (ax+bx)1/x(a^x + b^x)^{1/x} for any aa and bb?
  5. What other types of functions grow faster than exponential functions?

Tip: When dealing with limits involving multiple exponential terms, always identify the dominant term, which grows the fastest as xx \to \infty. This often simplifies the limit significantly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Exponential Functions
Asymptotic Analysis

Formulas

lim_{x \to \infty} \left( 2^x + 3^x + 5^x \right)^{\frac{1}{x}}
lim_{x \to \infty} \left( 5^x \right)^{\frac{1}{x}} = 5

Theorems

Dominance of Exponential Growth

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 and Early College