Math Problem Statement

Suppose the nth term of a sequence {an} is given by an = (n^2 + 3n - sin(n)) / (2 - n^2). Let {bn} be another sequence defined as bn = an^2 + 2an - 5. Find the limit of the sequence {anbn}.

Solution

Let us analyze and solve the problem systematically.

Problem Breakdown:

  1. Sequence {an}\{a_n\} is defined as: an=n2+3nsin(n)2n2.a_n = \frac{n^2 + 3n - \sin(n)}{2 - n^2}.
  2. Sequence {bn}\{b_n\} is defined as: bn=an2+2an5.b_n = a_n^2 + 2a_n - 5.
  3. We need to find the limit of the sequence {anbn}\{a_n b_n\} as nn \to \infty.

Step 1: Analyze the behavior of ana_n as nn \to \infty

  • In the numerator: n^2 + 3n - \sin(n) \sim n^2 + 3n \quad \text{(since \sin(n) is bounded)}.
  • In the denominator: 2 - n^2 \sim -n^2 \quad \text{(as n^2 dominates 2)}. Thus, the dominant behavior of ana_n is: ann2n2=1.a_n \sim \frac{n^2}{-n^2} = -1. Hence, limnan=1\lim_{n \to \infty} a_n = -1.

Step 2: Analyze the behavior of bnb_n as nn \to \infty

Using the definition of bnb_n: bn=an2+2an5.b_n = a_n^2 + 2a_n - 5. Substitute limnan=1\lim_{n \to \infty} a_n = -1: bn(1)2+2(1)5=125=6.b_n \to (-1)^2 + 2(-1) - 5 = 1 - 2 - 5 = -6. Thus, limnbn=6\lim_{n \to \infty} b_n = -6.


Step 3: Find the limit of anbna_n b_n

Using the fact that limnan=1\lim_{n \to \infty} a_n = -1 and limnbn=6\lim_{n \to \infty} b_n = -6: limn(anbn)=(limnan)(limnbn)=(1)(6)=6.\lim_{n \to \infty} (a_n b_n) = (\lim_{n \to \infty} a_n)(\lim_{n \to \infty} b_n) = (-1)(-6) = 6.


Final Answer:

6\boxed{6}

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Related Questions:

  1. How does bounded behavior like sin(n)\sin(n) affect limits of sequences?
  2. What are the common techniques for simplifying rational expressions in sequences?
  3. What happens if the sequence {an}\{a_n\} diverges instead of converging?
  4. Can this method be extended to sequences involving higher-degree polynomials?
  5. How does the product rule for sequence limits work in general?

Tip:

When analyzing limits of rational expressions in sequences, focus on the dominant terms (highest powers) in the numerator and denominator for simplification.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits of sequences
Asymptotic analysis
Polynomial and rational expressions
Trigonometric function properties (bounded behavior)

Formulas

an = (n^2 + 3n - sin(n)) / (2 - n^2)
bn = an^2 + 2an - 5
Limit rule for products of sequences: lim(anbn) = lim(an) * lim(bn)

Theorems

Limit laws for sequences
Behavior of rational functions for large n

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Calculus or Advanced High School Math)