Math Problem Statement

Find the limit: lim (x → ∞) (21x^12 + 12) / (7x^12 + x^6).

Solution

Let's analyze the limit from the provided image:

limx21x12+127x12+x6\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{21x^{12} + 12}{7x^{12} + x^6}

Step 1: Identify dominant terms

As xx \to \infty, the highest power of xx dominates the behavior of the function. In both the numerator and the denominator, the term with x12x^{12} will dominate.

  • Numerator: 21x12+1221x^{12} + 12 → dominated by 21x1221x^{12}
  • Denominator: 7x12+x67x^{12} + x^6 → dominated by 7x127x^{12}

Step 2: Simplify the expression

We can factor out x12x^{12} from both the numerator and denominator:

21x12+127x12+x6=x12(21+12x12)x12(7+1x6)\frac{21x^{12} + 12}{7x^{12} + x^6} = \frac{x^{12}(21 + \frac{12}{x^{12}})}{x^{12}(7 + \frac{1}{x^6})}

Step 3: Evaluate the limit as xx \to \infty

As xx \to \infty, the terms 12x12\frac{12}{x^{12}} and 1x6\frac{1}{x^6} both approach zero, so the expression simplifies to:

limx21+12x127+1x6=217=3\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{21 + \frac{12}{x^{12}}}{7 + \frac{1}{x^6}} = \frac{21}{7} = 3

Thus, the limit is 3.

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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. How do you find limits involving square roots at infinity?
  2. What is the behavior of rational functions at infinity when the degree of the numerator is higher than the denominator?
  3. How do you apply L'Hopital's Rule to limits at infinity?
  4. What happens to a limit when the highest power in the denominator is greater than the numerator?
  5. How do you solve limits involving exponential functions as xx \to \infty?

Tip: Always compare the highest powers of xx in both the numerator and denominator when dealing with limits at infinity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Algebra
Asymptotic Behavior

Formulas

lim (x → ∞) f(x)/g(x)
Factorization of the highest power

Theorems

Limit at Infinity
Domination of highest powers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12