Math Problem Statement

Find the limit of (n^3 - n) / sqrt(1 + n^6) as n approaches infinity.

Solution

The limit presented in the image is:

limnn3n1+n6\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{n^3 - n}{\sqrt{1 + n^6}}

To solve this limit, we need to analyze the behavior of the numerator and the denominator as nn approaches infinity. Notice that in the denominator, n6n^6 dominates, so 1+n6\sqrt{1 + n^6} behaves like n3n^3 for large nn.

Therefore, the expression simplifies to:

limnn3nn3=limn(11n2)\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{n^3 - n}{n^3} = \lim_{n \to \infty} \left(1 - \frac{1}{n^2}\right)

As nn \to \infty, 1n20\frac{1}{n^2} \to 0, so the limit is:

10=11 - 0 = 1

It seems there might be an error with the options provided in the image as none of them match the correct answer. The correct answer should be 11, not one of the choices (a) -1, (b) (crossed out), (c) 0, or (d).

Do you have any other questions or need further explanation on this problem? Here are some additional questions you could consider:

  1. How would the limit change if nn approached negative infinity instead?
  2. What would happen to the limit if the numerator was n3+nn^3 + n instead?
  3. How does the dominant power of nn in the numerator and denominator influence the limit?
  4. Can you find the limit if n6n^6 in the denominator is replaced with n4n^4?
  5. What are other techniques that can be used to evaluate such limits?

Tip: When evaluating limits involving large powers of nn, factor out the highest power from both the numerator and the denominator to simplify the expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Asymptotic Behavior
Dominance of Powers

Formulas

lim_{n -> ∞} (n^3 - n) / sqrt(1 + n^6)
lim_{n -> ∞} (n^3 - n) / n^3 = 1 - 1/n^2

Theorems

Limit Theorem
Behavior of Polynomials at Infinity

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, College