Math Problem Statement

What is the limit of (n^2 + 2n + 1) / (2n^2 + 3n + 3) as n approaches infinity?

Solution

The image contains a mathematical problem involving a limit calculation. I will analyze and provide the solution. Let's first transcribe the given limit:

Problem

limnn2+2n+12n2+3n+3.\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{n^2 + 2n + 1}{2n^2 + 3n + 3}.


Solution

  1. Identify the dominant term in the numerator and denominator:

    • Numerator: n2+2n+1n^2 + 2n + 1, where the dominant term is n2n^2.
    • Denominator: 2n2+3n+32n^2 + 3n + 3, where the dominant term is 2n22n^2.
  2. Divide all terms by n2n^2 (the highest power of nn):

    n2+2n+12n2+3n+3=n2n2+2nn2+1n22n2n2+3nn2+3n2.\frac{n^2 + 2n + 1}{2n^2 + 3n + 3} = \frac{\frac{n^2}{n^2} + \frac{2n}{n^2} + \frac{1}{n^2}}{\frac{2n^2}{n^2} + \frac{3n}{n^2} + \frac{3}{n^2}}.

  3. Simplify each term:

    • Numerator: n2n2=1\frac{n^2}{n^2} = 1, 2nn2=2n\frac{2n}{n^2} = \frac{2}{n}, and 1n2=1n2\frac{1}{n^2} = \frac{1}{n^2}.
    • Denominator: 2n2n2=2\frac{2n^2}{n^2} = 2, 3nn2=3n\frac{3n}{n^2} = \frac{3}{n}, and 3n2=3n2\frac{3}{n^2} = \frac{3}{n^2}.

    After substitution, the expression becomes:

    1+2n+1n22+3n+3n2.\frac{1 + \frac{2}{n} + \frac{1}{n^2}}{2 + \frac{3}{n} + \frac{3}{n^2}}.

  4. Take the limit as nn \to \infty:

    • Terms involving 1n\frac{1}{n} or 1n2\frac{1}{n^2} approach 00.
    • Thus, the expression simplifies to:

    1+0+02+0+0=12.\frac{1 + 0 + 0}{2 + 0 + 0} = \frac{1}{2}.


Final Answer:

12\boxed{\frac{1}{2}}


Would you like a deeper explanation or visualization? Let me know!

Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How does the behavior of a rational function change as nn \to \infty?
  2. What happens when the numerator and denominator have the same degree?
  3. What if the denominator has a higher degree than the numerator?
  4. How can L’Hôpital’s Rule be applied to similar limits?
  5. Why do we ignore lower-order terms as nn \to \infty?

Tip: Always divide by the highest power of nn to simplify limits involving polynomials.

Ask a new question for Free

By Image

Drop file here or Click Here to upload

Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Asymptotic Behavior of Functions
Simplification of Rational Functions

Formulas

lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{P(n)}{Q(n)} = \frac{a}{b} where degrees of P and Q are equal and leading coefficients are a and b

Theorems

Degree Comparison for Polynomials in Limits

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12