Math Problem Statement

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Find the limit of (5x^3 + 2x) / sqrt(4x^6 - 2x - 3x^3) as x approaches infinity.

Solution

We are asked to find the limit of the following expression as xx \to \infty:

limx5x3+2x4x62x3x3\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{5x^3 + 2x}{\sqrt{4x^6 - 2x - 3x^3}}

Step 1: Analyze the behavior of the numerator and denominator

  • Numerator: The numerator is 5x3+2x5x^3 + 2x. As xx \to \infty, the term 5x35x^3 will dominate because it grows much faster than the 2x2x term. Thus, for large xx, the numerator behaves like 5x35x^3.

  • Denominator: The denominator is 4x62x3x3\sqrt{4x^6 - 2x - 3x^3}. As xx \to \infty, the term 4x64x^6 dominates because it grows faster than 2x-2x and 3x3-3x^3. So, the denominator behaves like 4x6=2x3\sqrt{4x^6} = 2x^3.

Step 2: Approximate the expression for large xx

For large xx, the expression simplifies to: 5x3+2x4x62x3x35x32x3=52\frac{5x^3 + 2x}{\sqrt{4x^6 - 2x - 3x^3}} \approx \frac{5x^3}{2x^3} = \frac{5}{2}

Step 3: Conclusion

The limit of the expression as xx \to \infty is:

limx5x3+2x4x62x3x3=52\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{5x^3 + 2x}{\sqrt{4x^6 - 2x - 3x^3}} = \frac{5}{2}

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Here are 5 related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. What happens if the highest degree terms in the numerator and denominator cancel each other out?
  2. How would the result change if the dominant terms in the numerator and denominator were of different degrees?
  3. What techniques can be used to handle limits involving square roots at infinity?
  4. Can L'Hopital's Rule be applied to this type of problem? Why or why not?
  5. How would this limit change if we approached xx \to -\infty instead of xx \to \infty?

Tip: When calculating limits at infinity, always identify the highest degree terms to simplify the expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Algebraic Functions
Asymptotic Behavior
Square Roots

Formulas

Limit as x -> ∞
Dominant Term Approximation
Square Root Simplification

Theorems

Limit Theorem for Rational Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12 (Pre-Calculus/Calculus)