Math Problem Statement

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

Solution

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limn3n2+2n+1n2+1=3\lim_{{n \to \infty}} \frac{3n^2 + 2n + 1}{n^2 + 1} = 3

To solve this limit, let's simplify the expression:

Step 1: Divide by the highest power of n2n^2

Both the numerator and the denominator have terms involving n2n^2, so we divide each term by n2n^2:

3n2+2n+1n2+1=3+2n+1n21+1n2\frac{3n^2 + 2n + 1}{n^2 + 1} = \frac{3 + \frac{2}{n} + \frac{1}{n^2}}{1 + \frac{1}{n^2}}

Step 2: Evaluate the limit as nn \to \infty

As nn approaches infinity:

  • 2n0\frac{2}{n} \to 0
  • 1n20\frac{1}{n^2} \to 0

So the expression simplifies to:

3+0+01+0=31=3\frac{3 + 0 + 0}{1 + 0} = \frac{3}{1} = 3

Thus, the limit is:

limn3n2+2n+1n2+1=3\lim_{{n \to \infty}} \frac{3n^2 + 2n + 1}{n^2 + 1} = 3

This confirms the given equation is correct.

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Related Questions:

  1. How would the result change if the highest degree terms were different?
  2. Can this limit be computed using L'Hôpital's Rule instead?
  3. How would you approach this limit if the numerator was of lower degree than the denominator?
  4. What is the significance of dividing by the highest power of nn in limits?
  5. How can we generalize this method for other rational functions?

Tip:

When dealing with limits of rational functions, always focus on the highest degree terms as they dominate the behavior for large values of nn.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Rational Functions
Asymptotic Behavior

Formulas

(3n^2 + 2n + 1) / (n^2 + 1)

Theorems

Limit of a rational function at infinity
Degree dominance in polynomial limits

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12