Math Problem Statement
Solution
We are given the following limit expression:
[ \lim_{n \to \infty} \sqrt[3]{n} \cdot \left( \sqrt[3]{n^2} - \sqrt[3]{n(n-1)} \right) ]
Step-by-Step Solution
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Rewrite the expression: Let's simplify the cube roots:
Substituting these into the limit expression:
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Factor out :
This simplifies further to:
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Expand the cube root using a series approximation:
For large , can be approximated by a Taylor expansion:
Substituting this approximation into the expression:
Simplifying:
Thus, the value of the limit is:
Let me know if you would like more details or further explanations! Here are some related questions:
- How do Taylor expansions help in simplifying limits involving roots?
- What other approximations are useful for limits as ?
- How does the cube root function behave near infinity?
- Can this method be applied to higher-order roots or powers?
- How would you handle limits involving different types of logarithms?
Tip: When approaching limits, approximating complicated expressions with series expansions can significantly simplify the evaluation.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Limits
Algebra
Series Expansion
Formulas
cube root of n = n^(1/3)
cube root of n^2 = n^(2/3)
Taylor expansion approximation for cube root: (1 - 1/n)^(1/3) ≈ 1 - (1/3n)
Theorems
Taylor Series Expansion
Suitable Grade Level
College Level - Calculus
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