Math Problem Statement

lim (n → ∞) of (n^2 + 4) / (9 - 3((n^2 + 1) / (n^3 + 5n)) + 2)

Solution

The expression given in the image is:

limnn2+493(n2+1n3+5n)+2\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{n^2 + 4}{9 - 3\left(\frac{n^2 + 1}{n^3 + 5n}\right) + 2}

Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Simplify the denominator

We begin by simplifying the expression in the denominator. Notice the complex term involving n2+1n^2 + 1 and n3+5nn^3 + 5n.

n2+1n3+5n=n2(1+1n2)n3(1+5n2)\frac{n^2 + 1}{n^3 + 5n} = \frac{n^2(1 + \frac{1}{n^2})}{n^3(1 + \frac{5}{n^2})}

As nn \to \infty, both 1n20\frac{1}{n^2} \to 0 and 5n20\frac{5}{n^2} \to 0, so the term simplifies to:

n2+1n3+5nn2n3=1n\frac{n^2 + 1}{n^3 + 5n} \sim \frac{n^2}{n^3} = \frac{1}{n}

Thus, the expression in the denominator becomes approximately:

931n+2asn9 - 3 \cdot \frac{1}{n} + 2 \quad \text{as} \quad n \to \infty

Simplifying:

93(1n)+2=113n9 - 3\left(\frac{1}{n}\right) + 2 = 11 - \frac{3}{n}

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

As nn \to \infty, the term 3n0\frac{3}{n} \to 0. So the denominator simplifies to:

1111

Step 3: Analyze the numerator

The numerator is n2+4n^2 + 4. As nn \to \infty, this term behaves like n2n^2.

Step 4: Combine the results

The entire expression for the limit becomes:

limnn2+411\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{n^2 + 4}{11}

As nn \to \infty, this simplifies to:

limnn211=\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{n^2}{11} = \infty

Thus, the limit is:

\boxed{\infty}

Would you like further details or have any specific questions about this solution?


Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What happens if the degree of the numerator and denominator are the same?
  2. How does the behavior of rational functions change as nn \to \infty?
  3. How would the limit change if the term in the numerator were nn instead of n2n^2?
  4. Can L'Hopital's Rule be applied to this limit? Why or why not?
  5. What if the highest-degree term in the denominator had been n4n^4 instead of n3n^3?

Tip: When working with limits at infinity, comparing the degrees of terms in the numerator and denominator can help you quickly identify the limit behavior.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Asymptotic Behavior
Simplification
Infinity in Calculus

Formulas

lim (n → ∞) [n^2 + 4 / (9 - 3((n^2 + 1) / (n^3 + 5n)) + 2)]
Asymptotic behavior of rational functions
Simplifying rational expressions

Theorems

Limit of a Rational Function at Infinity
L'Hopital's Rule (though not used in this case)

Suitable Grade Level

College-level calculus