Math Problem Statement

lim x→∞ (√(6x² - 2x + 1) - 4x + 2)

Solution

The given expression is:

limx6x22x+14x+2\lim_{x \to \infty} \sqrt{6x^2 - 2x + 1} - 4x + 2

To solve this limit as xx \to \infty, we'll follow these steps:

Step 1: Approximate the dominant term

When xx \to \infty, the term 6x26x^2 inside the square root dominates over 2x+1-2x + 1. Thus, we approximate:

6x22x+16x2=6x\sqrt{6x^2 - 2x + 1} \approx \sqrt{6x^2} = \sqrt{6} \cdot x

Step 2: Simplify the expression

Using the approximation, the limit becomes:

limx(6x4x+2)\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( \sqrt{6} \cdot x - 4x + 2 \right)

Step 3: Combine terms

Now, combine the xx-terms:

limx((64)x+2)\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( (\sqrt{6} - 4) x + 2 \right)

Step 4: Evaluate the limit

As xx \to \infty, if 64\sqrt{6} - 4 is negative, the linear term will dominate and tend to negative infinity. Let's compute 6\sqrt{6}:

62.449\sqrt{6} \approx 2.449

Thus, 642.4494=1.551\sqrt{6} - 4 \approx 2.449 - 4 = -1.551.

Therefore, the limit is:

limx1.551x+2=\lim_{x \to \infty} -1.551x + 2 = -\infty

Conclusion:

limx6x22x+14x+2=\lim_{x \to \infty} \sqrt{6x^2 - 2x + 1} - 4x + 2 = -\infty


Would you like more details or have any questions about this solution? Here are some related questions:

  1. What are the steps for solving limits involving square roots?
  2. How does the dominant term influence limits at infinity?
  3. How can you use approximations to simplify complex limits?
  4. What other types of limits behave similarly when approaching infinity?
  5. How does this limit change if the constant term inside the square root changes?

Tip: Always look for the highest degree terms in polynomials when calculating limits as xx \to \infty.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Square Roots
Polynomial Approximation
Infinity

Formulas

lim x→∞ f(x)
√(a² + b) ≈ a for large a
Limit laws for polynomials

Theorems

Dominant Term Theorem
Limit Laws

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Advanced High School)