Math Problem Statement

Compute the following limit: lim(x→∞)(3x - √(9x^2 + 4x + 6))

Solution

We are tasked with computing the following limit:

limx(3x9x2+4x+6)\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( 3x - \sqrt{9x^2 + 4x + 6} \right)

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Rewrite the expression: We need to find the behavior of this expression as xx \to \infty. First, factor out x2x^2 inside the square root to handle the limit more easily:

    = \lim_{x \to \infty} \left( 3x - \sqrt{x^2(9 + \frac{4}{x} + \frac{6}{x^2})} \right)$$
  2. Simplify the square root: Since x2x^2 is factored out, the square root becomes:

    x2(9+4x+6x2)=x9+4x+6x2\sqrt{x^2(9 + \frac{4}{x} + \frac{6}{x^2})} = x\sqrt{9 + \frac{4}{x} + \frac{6}{x^2}}

    So, the limit expression simplifies to:

    limx(3xx9+4x+6x2)\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( 3x - x \sqrt{9 + \frac{4}{x} + \frac{6}{x^2}} \right)

  3. Handle the limit as xx \to \infty: As xx \to \infty, both 4x\frac{4}{x} and 6x2\frac{6}{x^2} approach 0. Therefore, the expression inside the square root approaches:

    9+0+0=3\sqrt{9 + 0 + 0} = 3

    So, the limit becomes:

    limx(3x3x)\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( 3x - 3x \right)

  4. Final calculation:

    limx(3x3x)=limx0=0\lim_{x \to \infty} (3x - 3x) = \lim_{x \to \infty} 0 = 0

Conclusion:

The limit of the given expression is:

0\boxed{0}

Would you like a deeper explanation of any step? Here are five related questions to further explore:

  1. How do you handle limits at infinity with square roots in general?
  2. What techniques can be used to simplify complex expressions with limits?
  3. Why do terms involving 1x\frac{1}{x} vanish as xx \to \infty?
  4. How does factoring help in solving limits of rational or square root functions?
  5. Can you explain how to apply L'Hopital's Rule for indeterminate forms?

Tip: Always factor expressions involving square roots to simplify the evaluation of limits at infinity!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Square Root Simplification
Factoring

Formulas

lim(x→∞)(f(x))
√(a^2 + b) ≈ a as x → ∞

Theorems

Limit Laws
Factoring and Simplifying Expressions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, Calculus I