Math Problem Statement

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Find the limit as x approaches infinity: lim (x → ∞) [(x^2 - 3/5 x^3 + 7x - 5) / (x^2 - 5/3 x + 6/5 x^3)].

Solution

To determine the limit as xx \to \infty for the given rational function:

limxx235x3+7x5x253x+65x3\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{x^2 - \frac{3}{5}x^3 + 7x - 5}{x^2 - \frac{5}{3}x + \frac{6}{5}x^3}


Step 1: Analyze the highest degree terms

When dealing with limits of rational functions, the behavior as xx \to \infty is dominated by the highest degree terms in the numerator and denominator.

  • Numerator: x235x3+7x5x^2 - \frac{3}{5}x^3 + 7x - 5.
    The highest degree term is 35x3-\frac{3}{5}x^3.

  • Denominator: x253x+65x3x^2 - \frac{5}{3}x + \frac{6}{5}x^3.
    The highest degree term is 65x3\frac{6}{5}x^3.


Step 2: Factor out the highest power of xx (i.e., x3x^3)

Factor x3x^3 from both numerator and denominator:

x235x3+7x5x253x+65x3=(35x3+lower degree terms)(65x3+lower degree terms).\frac{x^2 - \frac{3}{5}x^3 + 7x - 5}{x^2 - \frac{5}{3}x + \frac{6}{5}x^3} = \frac{\left(-\frac{3}{5}x^3 + \text{lower degree terms}\right)}{\left(\frac{6}{5}x^3 + \text{lower degree terms}\right)}.

Dividing through by x3x^3:

35+x2x3+7xx35x365+x2x353x3+65x3.\frac{-\frac{3}{5} + \frac{x^2}{x^3} + \frac{7x}{x^3} - \frac{5}{x^3}}{\frac{6}{5} + \frac{x^2}{x^3} - \frac{5}{3x^3} + \frac{6}{5x^3}}.

As xx \to \infty, the lower degree terms (those divided by x3x^3) approach zero.


Step 3: Simplify the leading terms

The limit simplifies to:

3565.\frac{-\frac{3}{5}}{\frac{6}{5}}.

Simplify the fraction:

3565=3556=36=12.\frac{-\frac{3}{5}}{\frac{6}{5}} = -\frac{3}{5} \cdot \frac{5}{6} = -\frac{3}{6} = -\frac{1}{2}.


Step 4: Verify the options

From the given choices:

  • A: 3/2-3/2
  • B: 15/4-15/4
  • C: 00
  • D: 11
  • E: 5/25/2

None of the options seem to match the correct answer. Let me know if you'd like me to double-check or further clarify any steps.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Rational Functions
Asymptotic Behavior

Formulas

lim (x → ∞) [f(x)/g(x)] = Leading term of f(x) / Leading term of g(x)

Theorems

Limits of Rational Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12 / Pre-Calculus