Math Problem Statement

Find the limit of (8x + 3) / (9x - 4) as x approaches infinity.

Solution

The limit expression provided is:

limx8x+39x4\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{8x + 3}{9x - 4}

To find the limit as xx \to \infty:

  1. Step 1: Divide by the highest power of xx:
    The highest power of xx in both the numerator and denominator is xx. We will divide both the numerator and the denominator by xx:

    8x+39x4=8xx+3x9xx4x=8+3x94x\frac{8x + 3}{9x - 4} = \frac{\frac{8x}{x} + \frac{3}{x}}{\frac{9x}{x} - \frac{4}{x}} = \frac{8 + \frac{3}{x}}{9 - \frac{4}{x}}

  2. Step 2: Evaluate the limit as xx \to \infty:
    As xx approaches infinity, the terms 3x\frac{3}{x} and 4x\frac{4}{x} approach 0. Therefore, the expression simplifies to:

    limx8+3x94x=8+090=89\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{8 + \frac{3}{x}}{9 - \frac{4}{x}} = \frac{8 + 0}{9 - 0} = \frac{8}{9}

Conclusion:

limx8x+39x4=89\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{8x + 3}{9x - 4} = \frac{8}{9}

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Related questions:

  1. What happens if the degree of the numerator is higher than the denominator in a limit problem?
  2. Can you explain how limits involving infinity relate to horizontal asymptotes?
  3. How do you evaluate limits when the variable approaches negative infinity?
  4. What happens if both the numerator and denominator approach 0 as xx \to \infty?
  5. How would the result change if the highest power of xx was different in the numerator and denominator?

Tip:

When dealing with rational functions and limits at infinity, always divide each term by the highest power of xx to simplify the expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Rational Functions

Formulas

lim (x → ∞) (ax + b) / (cx + d) = a / c

Theorems

Limit at infinity of rational functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12 or early college