Math Problem Statement

Find the limit: \( \lim_{{x \to \infty}} (1 + 2x)^{{1/(2 \ln x)}} \)

Solution

To find the limit:

limx(1+2x)12lnx\lim_{x \to \infty} \left(1 + 2x\right)^{\frac{1}{2 \ln x}}

we can proceed with the following steps:

  1. Rewrite the Expression in Exponential Form: Rewrite the expression as: limxe12lnxln(1+2x)\lim_{x \to \infty} e^{\frac{1}{2 \ln x} \cdot \ln(1 + 2x)} So now we need to evaluate: limxln(1+2x)2lnx\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{\ln(1 + 2x)}{2 \ln x}

  2. Analyze the Fraction Inside the Exponent: Consider the limit: limxln(1+2x)2lnx\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{\ln(1 + 2x)}{2 \ln x} As xx \to \infty, ln(1+2x)\ln(1 + 2x) behaves like ln(2x)\ln(2x), which can be rewritten as ln2+lnx\ln 2 + \ln x. Thus: limxln(1+2x)2lnx=limxln(2)+ln(x)2lnx\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{\ln(1 + 2x)}{2 \ln x} = \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{\ln(2) + \ln(x)}{2 \ln x}

  3. Separate the Terms in the Limit: Split the limit as follows: =limxln22lnx+limxlnx2lnx= \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{\ln 2}{2 \ln x} + \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{\ln x}{2 \ln x} The first term, ln22lnx\frac{\ln 2}{2 \ln x}, approaches 0 as xx \to \infty. The second term simplifies to: limxlnx2lnx=12\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{\ln x}{2 \ln x} = \frac{1}{2}

  4. Combine Results: Therefore: limxln(1+2x)2lnx=0+12=12\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{\ln(1 + 2x)}{2 \ln x} = 0 + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{1}{2}

  5. Apply the Result: Substitute this result back into the exponential expression: limxe12lnxln(1+2x)=e12=e\lim_{x \to \infty} e^{\frac{1}{2 \ln x} \cdot \ln(1 + 2x)} = e^{\frac{1}{2}} = \sqrt{e}

Final Answer:

limx(1+2x)12lnx=e\lim_{x \to \infty} \left(1 + 2x\right)^{\frac{1}{2 \ln x}} = \sqrt{e}

Would you like further details on any step?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What happens if we change the base of the logarithm in this problem?
  2. How would this problem change if the exponent were 13lnx\frac{1}{3 \ln x} instead?
  3. What methods can we use to find limits involving powers of functions?
  4. How does L'Hôpital's Rule apply to limits with logarithmic expressions?
  5. Why does the approximation ln(1+2x)ln(2x)\ln(1 + 2x) \approx \ln(2x) work for large xx?

Tip: Converting expressions with exponents into exponential form ef(x)e^{f(x)} can simplify complex limits, especially when dealing with logarithms.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Exponential functions
Logarithmic functions

Formulas

Exponential form of limit expressions: \( a^{f(x)} = e^{f(x) \ln a} \)
Logarithmic approximation for large x: \( \ln(1 + 2x) \approx \ln(2x) \)

Theorems

L'Hôpital's Rule (for evaluating indeterminate forms)

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus