Math Problem Statement

Calculate limes of sequence an where an = (2^(2n+1) + 3^n)^(1/n)

Solution

To calculate the limit of the sequence an=(22n+1+3n)1na_n = \left( 2^{2n+1} + 3^n \right)^{\frac{1}{n}} as nn \to \infty, we need to analyze the behavior of the sequence for large nn.

Step 1: Break down the expression

The given sequence is:

an=(22n+1+3n)1n.a_n = \left( 2^{2n+1} + 3^n \right)^{\frac{1}{n}}.

We can simplify this by rewriting the expression as:

an=(22n2+3n)1n.a_n = \left( 2^{2n} \cdot 2 + 3^n \right)^{\frac{1}{n}}.

This shows that the two terms inside the parentheses are 22n+12^{2n+1} (which grows very rapidly) and 3n3^n (which grows less rapidly compared to the first term as nn increases).

Step 2: Asymptotic dominance of terms

As nn \to \infty, the term 22n+1=24n2^{2n+1} = 2 \cdot 4^n grows much faster than 3n3^n, so for large nn, 22n+12^{2n+1} will dominate. Therefore, we can approximate the sequence as:

an(22n+1)1n.a_n \approx \left( 2^{2n+1} \right)^{\frac{1}{n}}.

Now, simplify the expression:

an(24n)1n=21n4.a_n \approx \left( 2 \cdot 4^n \right)^{\frac{1}{n}} = 2^{\frac{1}{n}} \cdot 4.

Step 3: Take the limit

As nn \to \infty, 21n2^{\frac{1}{n}} approaches 1 because 1n\frac{1}{n} tends to 0. Thus, the limit of ana_n becomes:

limnan=14=4.\lim_{n \to \infty} a_n = 1 \cdot 4 = 4.

Final Answer:

The limit of the sequence an=(22n+1+3n)1na_n = \left( 2^{2n+1} + 3^n \right)^{\frac{1}{n}} as nn \to \infty is:

4.\boxed{4}.


Would you like more details on any step? Here are some related questions you could explore:

  1. How do we formally apply the dominance of terms in sequences and limits?
  2. What is the behavior of the sequence when both terms inside the parentheses grow at similar rates?
  3. How do you find the limit of a sequence involving mixed powers like 22n+12^{2n+1} and 3n3^n?
  4. What is the general method for handling limits of sequences of the form (an+bn)1n\left( a_n + b_n \right)^{\frac{1}{n}}?
  5. How can you use logarithms to solve sequences involving exponential terms?

Tip: When dealing with limits of sequences that involve exponential functions, look for the term with the highest growth rate. It will usually dominate the behavior of the sequence as nn \to \infty.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits of Sequences
Exponential Functions
Asymptotic Behavior

Formulas

(a_n) = (2^(2n+1) + 3^n)^(1/n)
Asymptotic Dominance of Terms
Limit of Exponential Functions

Theorems

Asymptotic Dominance
Limit of Exponential Sequences

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12