Math Problem Statement

Determine the value of the limit: lim_{x→∞} 2x (√(9 + 10/x) - 3).

Solution

The expression in the image asks to evaluate the following limit:

limx2x(9+10x3)\lim_{x \to \infty} 2x \left( \sqrt{9 + \frac{10}{x}} - 3 \right)

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Consider the limit as xx \to \infty:

    • As xx \to \infty, 10x0\frac{10}{x} \to 0. Therefore, the expression inside the square root becomes: limx9+10x=9+0=3\lim_{x \to \infty} \sqrt{9 + \frac{10}{x}} = \sqrt{9 + 0} = 3 However, the full expression involves 9+10x3\sqrt{9 + \frac{10}{x}} - 3, which seems to approach 00 as xx grows larger.
  2. Apply an approximation: For large values of xx, we can expand the square root using a binomial expansion around 10x\frac{10}{x} being small: 9+10x3+1210x3=3+53x\sqrt{9 + \frac{10}{x}} \approx 3 + \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{10}{x \cdot 3} = 3 + \frac{5}{3x}

  3. Substitute the approximation: Now substitute this back into the original expression: 2x(9+10x3)2x((3+53x)3)=2x(53x)2x \left( \sqrt{9 + \frac{10}{x}} - 3 \right) \approx 2x \left( \left( 3 + \frac{5}{3x} \right) - 3 \right) = 2x \left( \frac{5}{3x} \right)

  4. Simplify: 2x53x=1032x \cdot \frac{5}{3x} = \frac{10}{3}

Thus, the value of the limit is:

103\boxed{\frac{10}{3}}

Would you like further explanation or details on any step?


Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is a binomial expansion, and how is it used for approximations?
  2. How do limits behave when involving square roots as xx \to \infty?
  3. Can you apply similar methods to solve limits involving other types of radicals?
  4. What happens if you change the constants inside the square root—how does it affect the limit?
  5. How would this problem change if the term was 10x2\frac{10}{x^2} instead of 10x\frac{10}{x}?

Tip: When faced with complex square roots in limits, approximation techniques like binomial expansion help simplify the problem for large or small xx values.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Square Root Approximation
Binomial Expansion

Formulas

lim_{x→∞} 2x (√(9 + 10/x) - 3)
Binomial Expansion: √(9 + 10/x) ≈ 3 + (5/(3x)) for large x

Theorems

Limit of functions as x approaches infinity
Binomial Approximation Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Pre-Calculus/Calculus)