Math Problem Statement

lim_{x -> ∞} ( (sqrt[3]{x+1}) / (x^2 + 3) ) * arctan(x)

Solution

We are given the limit:

limx(x+13x2+3arctan(x))\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( \frac{\sqrt[3]{x+1}}{x^2 + 3} \cdot \arctan(x) \right)

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Analyze the behavior of each term as xx \to \infty:

    • For x+13\sqrt[3]{x+1}, at large values of xx, this expression behaves approximately like x3\sqrt[3]{x}, because 1x\frac{1}{x} becomes negligible. Hence, x+13x1/3\sqrt[3]{x+1} \sim x^{1/3}.
    • For the denominator x2+3x^2 + 3, as xx \to \infty, this term behaves like x2x^2.
    • The arctangent term, arctan(x)\arctan(x), tends to π2\frac{\pi}{2} as xx \to \infty.
  2. Rewrite the expression in terms of dominant terms as xx \to \infty: x+13x2+3x1/3x2=1x5/3\frac{\sqrt[3]{x+1}}{x^2 + 3} \sim \frac{x^{1/3}}{x^2} = \frac{1}{x^{5/3}} Thus, the original expression for large xx can be approximated by: limx1x5/3arctan(x)limxπ/2x5/3\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{1}{x^{5/3}} \cdot \arctan(x) \sim \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{\pi/2}{x^{5/3}}

  3. Final Limit: Since π/2x5/30\frac{\pi/2}{x^{5/3}} \to 0 as xx \to \infty, the limit is:

0\boxed{0}

Would you like any further details or clarifications?

Here are 5 related questions to explore this topic further:

  1. How do we handle limits involving multiple functions like this one?
  2. What is the growth rate of the cubic root compared to polynomial expressions?
  3. How does the arctangent function behave for large xx?
  4. How can L'Hopital's rule be applied in complex limits?
  5. What other techniques can simplify limits at infinity?

Tip: When analyzing limits involving multiple terms, always focus on how each part of the expression behaves as xx \to \infty, and determine the dominant term.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits at Infinity
Asymptotic Behavior
Arctangent Function
Cubic Roots

Formulas

lim_{x -> ∞} ( sqrt[3]{x+1} / (x^2 + 3) ) * arctan(x)
arctan(x) -> π/2 as x -> ∞
Behavior of sqrt[3]{x} -> x^(1/3) for large x

Theorems

Limit Theorems
Dominance of Polynomial Terms
Asymptotic Approximation of Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus