Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the limit \( \lim_{x \to \infty} \left( \frac{4x - 2}{4x + 3} \right) \cdot \left( x^2 - 2x + 3 \right). \)

Solution

The problem asks to evaluate the limit:

limx(4x24x+3)(x22x+3).\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( \frac{4x - 2}{4x + 3} \right) \cdot \left( x^2 - 2x + 3 \right).

Step 1: Simplify 4x24x+3\frac{4x - 2}{4x + 3} as xx \to \infty

The numerator and denominator are polynomials of the same degree. Divide through by xx in both the numerator and denominator: 4x24x+3=42x4+3x.\frac{4x - 2}{4x + 3} = \frac{4 - \frac{2}{x}}{4 + \frac{3}{x}}. As xx \to \infty, the terms 2x0\frac{2}{x} \to 0 and 3x0\frac{3}{x} \to 0, leaving: 4x24x+344=1.\frac{4x - 2}{4x + 3} \to \frac{4}{4} = 1.

Step 2: Simplify the second factor, x22x+3x^2 - 2x + 3

The term x22x+3x^2 - 2x + 3 is dominated by the x2x^2 term as xx \to \infty, so: x22x+3x2.x^2 - 2x + 3 \to x^2.

Step 3: Multiply the simplified expressions

As xx \to \infty, the expression simplifies to: limx(4x24x+3)(x22x+3)1x2.\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( \frac{4x - 2}{4x + 3} \right) \cdot \left( x^2 - 2x + 3 \right) \to 1 \cdot x^2.

Thus, the limit is: .\boxed{\infty}.

This indicates the expression grows unbounded as xx increases.


Would you like a deeper explanation of any step, or further assistance?

Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. How would the result change if the numerator and denominator of 4x24x+3\frac{4x - 2}{4x + 3} were both squared?
  2. What happens to 4x24x+3\frac{4x - 2}{4x + 3} if we evaluate the limit as xx \to -\infty?
  3. How does the behavior of x22x+3x^2 - 2x + 3 differ as xx \to -\infty?
  4. Can you rewrite x22x+3x^2 - 2x + 3 in vertex form to analyze its minimum value?
  5. How would the limit change if x22x+3x^2 - 2x + 3 were replaced with x2+2x3x^2 + 2x - 3?

Tip: For rational expressions, always check the highest degree terms for dominant behavior as xx \to \infty or xx \to -\infty.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Rational Expressions
Polynomial Simplification

Formulas

Division of terms in rational expressions \( \frac{ax + b}{cx + d} \to \frac{a}{c} \) as \( x \to \infty \)
Dominance of highest-degree terms in polynomials

Theorems

Limit Theorem for Rational Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 or Introductory College-Level Calculus