Math Problem Statement

Find the limit as x approaches infinity of the expression: (sqrt(x^4 + 9) / (x^2 - 2x - 3)) / (x^2 + 9).

Solution

Let's analyze the given expression from the image. It appears that you're asked to find the following limit:

limxx4+9x22x3÷x2+91\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{\sqrt{x^4 + 9}}{x^2 - 2x - 3} \div \frac{x^2 + 9}{1}

Step-by-step breakdown:

  1. First, simplify the complex expression: x4+9x22x3÷x2+91=x4+9x22x3×1x2+9\frac{\sqrt{x^4 + 9}}{x^2 - 2x - 3} \div \frac{x^2 + 9}{1} = \frac{\sqrt{x^4 + 9}}{x^2 - 2x - 3} \times \frac{1}{x^2 + 9} This simplifies to: x4+9(x22x3)(x2+9)\frac{\sqrt{x^4 + 9}}{(x^2 - 2x - 3)(x^2 + 9)}

  2. Now, analyze the behavior as xx \to \infty:

    • The term x4+9\sqrt{x^4 + 9} behaves like x2x^2 for large xx, because x4x^4 dominates over the constant 9. So: x4+9x2asx\sqrt{x^4 + 9} \approx x^2 \quad \text{as} \quad x \to \infty

    • Both x22x3x^2 - 2x - 3 and x2+9x^2 + 9 behave like x2x^2 as well when xx becomes large, since higher powers dominate the expression.

  3. Substitute these approximations into the limit expression: x2x2x2=x2x4=1x2\frac{x^2}{x^2 \cdot x^2} = \frac{x^2}{x^4} = \frac{1}{x^2} As xx \to \infty, 1x20\frac{1}{x^2} \to 0.

Thus, the limit is: limxx4+9(x22x3)(x2+9)=0\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{\sqrt{x^4 + 9}}{(x^2 - 2x - 3)(x^2 + 9)} = 0

Final Answer:

limxx4+9(x22x3)(x2+9)=0\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{\sqrt{x^4 + 9}}{(x^2 - 2x - 3)(x^2 + 9)} = 0

Would you like more details or have any questions on this?
Here are 5 related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. What is the general method for finding limits involving square roots and polynomials?
  2. How do we approximate dominant terms for large xx?
  3. What is the behavior of rational functions at infinity?
  4. How do you factor complicated polynomials to simplify limits?
  5. Can L'Hopital's Rule be applied to similar limits, and how?

Tip: When dealing with limits as xx \to \infty, always focus on the highest power of xx in both the numerator and denominator. This simplifies the analysis.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Asymptotic Analysis
Algebra

Formulas

Limit formula as x approaches infinity: lim_{x \to \infty} f(x)/g(x) involves analyzing the dominant terms of f(x) and g(x).

Theorems

Dominance of highest power theorem in polynomial expressions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12