Math Problem Statement

Answer this correctly please

Let f(x) = -3 + e^(-0.3x)sin(3πt). Then lim(x -> ∞) f(x) = ?

Solution

We are given the function f(x)=3+e0.3xsin(3πt)f(x) = -3 + e^{-0.3x} \sin(3\pi t) and asked to evaluate the limit:

limxf(x)\lim_{x \to \infty} f(x)

Let's break this down:

1. Examine the terms:

  • 3-3 is a constant and will not change as xx \to \infty.
  • e0.3xe^{-0.3x} decays exponentially to 0 as xx \to \infty because the exponent is negative.
  • sin(3πt)\sin(3\pi t) is an oscillating function (with values ranging between -1 and 1), but its influence will diminish because it is multiplied by the exponentially decaying term e0.3xe^{-0.3x}.

2. Behavior of f(x)f(x) as xx \to \infty:

  • The term e0.3xsin(3πt)e^{-0.3x} \sin(3\pi t) approaches 0 as xx \to \infty due to the exponential decay.
  • Therefore, f(x)f(x) will approach 3-3 as xx \to \infty, because the remaining non-zero term is the constant 3-3.

Thus, the limit is:

limxf(x)=3\lim_{x \to \infty} f(x) = -3

The correct answer is -3.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to consider:

  1. How does the exponential decay impact oscillating functions in limits?
  2. Why does e0.3xe^{-0.3x} approach 0 as xx \to \infty?
  3. What role does the constant 3-3 play in the behavior of f(x)f(x)?
  4. Can we always ignore oscillating terms when they are multiplied by exponentially decaying functions?
  5. What other forms of limits might produce similar results?

Tip: When evaluating limits at infinity, focus on how individual terms behave—especially exponential and oscillatory components.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Exponential decay
Oscillating functions

Formulas

lim(x -> ∞) e^(-ax) = 0 for positive a
sin(θ) oscillates between -1 and 1

Theorems

Exponential decay to zero
Limits of oscillating functions

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate level or advanced high school calculus