Math Problem Statement
Since lim x → ∞ ln(x) 8x = 0, then we can conclude the following. lim x → ∞ (8x − ln(x)) = lim x → ∞
8x
1 − ln(x) 8x
= ∞ · (1 − 0)
Solution
To analyze the limit
we'll use the given information:
This implies that grows much slower than as .
Now, let's proceed with the limit step-by-step:
-
Rewrite the Expression
Start by rewriting the expression as follows: -
Substitute the Limit Result
Since , we can substitute this into the expression: -
Evaluate the Limit
Now we have:
Thus, we conclude that:
This makes sense intuitively as well, since grows unboundedly faster than as becomes large.
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Follow-up Questions:
- How does the rate of growth of compare to as ?
- What does the result imply about their growth rates?
- How would the limit change if we replaced with ?
- Can we apply L'Hôpital's Rule to solve similar limits involving and polynomial terms?
- How does the presence of affect limits with other higher power terms?
Tip: When comparing growth rates, logarithmic functions increase very slowly relative to polynomial functions or exponential functions, which can guide you in solving limits at infinity.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Calculus
Limits
Growth Rates of Functions
Formulas
lim x → ∞ ln(x)/8x = 0
lim x → ∞ (8x − ln(x))
Theorems
Growth rate comparison between polynomial and logarithmic functions
Limits at infinity
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12