Math Problem Statement

lim x close to infinity of ((x+1)/(x-2))^(2x-1)

Solution

To solve limx(x+1x2)2x1\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \left( \frac{x+1}{x-2} \right)^{2x-1}, let's proceed step-by-step.

  1. Rewrite the base expression: x+1x2=x(1+1x)x(12x)=1+1x12x\frac{x+1}{x-2} = \frac{x(1 + \frac{1}{x})}{x(1 - \frac{2}{x})} = \frac{1 + \frac{1}{x}}{1 - \frac{2}{x}}

    As xx \to \infty, both 1x0\frac{1}{x} \to 0 and 2x0\frac{2}{x} \to 0. So, the expression inside the limit approaches: 1+010=1\frac{1 + 0}{1 - 0} = 1

  2. Approximate the base using a binomial expansion: Since 1+1x12x1+1x+2x=1+3x\frac{1 + \frac{1}{x}}{1 - \frac{2}{x}} \approx 1 + \frac{1}{x} + \frac{2}{x} = 1 + \frac{3}{x}, we can approximate it by: x+1x21+3x\frac{x+1}{x-2} \approx 1 + \frac{3}{x}

  3. Logarithmic approximation: For expressions close to 1, we use the approximation ln(1+y)y\ln(1 + y) \approx y when y0y \approx 0.

    ln(x+1x2)ln(1+3x)3x\ln\left( \frac{x+1}{x-2} \right) \approx \ln\left( 1 + \frac{3}{x} \right) \approx \frac{3}{x}

  4. Apply logarithmic transformation: Take the natural logarithm of the limit expression: ln[(x+1x2)2x1]=(2x1)ln(x+1x2)\ln \left[ \left( \frac{x+1}{x-2} \right)^{2x-1} \right] = (2x-1) \ln \left( \frac{x+1}{x-2} \right) Now substitute the approximation for the logarithm: (2x1)3x=3(2x1)x=63x(2x-1) \cdot \frac{3}{x} = \frac{3(2x-1)}{x} = 6 - \frac{3}{x}

    As xx \to \infty, 3x0- \frac{3}{x} \to 0, so the expression approaches: 66

  5. Exponential transformation: Therefore, the original limit becomes: limx(x+1x2)2x1=e6\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \left( \frac{x+1}{x-2} \right)^{2x-1} = e^{6}

The final answer is:

limx(x+1x2)2x1=e6\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \left( \frac{x+1}{x-2} \right)^{2x-1} = e^{6}

Would you like more details on any step, or do you have any specific questions?

Here are 5 relative questions to extend your understanding:

  1. How do we apply L'Hospital's Rule to limits involving indeterminate forms?
  2. What is the Taylor series expansion, and how does it relate to the approximation used here?
  3. How can we find the limit of a general expression raised to a power as it approaches infinity?
  4. What are common indeterminate forms and methods to solve them?
  5. How can logarithmic differentiation help in solving complex limits?

Tip: For limits approaching infinity, transforming the problem using logarithms can often simplify finding the solution, especially for expressions raised to a power.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Logarithmic Approximation
Exponential Growth

Formulas

lim_{x \to \infty} \left( \frac{x+1}{x-2} \right)^{2x-1}
ln(1 + y) \approx y, for small y
e^{6}

Theorems

Limit Theorem
Logarithmic Approximation
Exponential Function Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Mathematics or Advanced High School Calculus