Math Problem Statement

\lim_(x->-\infty )(7x^(3))/(x^(3)-3x^(2)+6)

Solution

To evaluate the limit:

limx7x3x33x2+6\lim_{x \to -\infty} \frac{7x^3}{x^3 - 3x^2 + 6}

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Look at the highest powers of xx in both the numerator and denominator:

    • The highest power of xx in the numerator is 7x37x^3.
    • The highest power of xx in the denominator is x3x^3.
  2. Factor out x3x^3 from both the numerator and denominator: 7x3x33x2+6=x3(7)x3(13x+6x3)\frac{7x^3}{x^3 - 3x^2 + 6} = \frac{x^3(7)}{x^3(1 - \frac{3}{x} + \frac{6}{x^3})}

  3. Simplify the expression: The x3x^3 terms cancel out: =713x+6x3= \frac{7}{1 - \frac{3}{x} + \frac{6}{x^3}}

  4. Take the limit as xx \to -\infty: As xx \to -\infty, both 3x\frac{3}{x} and 6x3\frac{6}{x^3} approach 0.

    Therefore, the expression becomes: 710+0=71=7\frac{7}{1 - 0 + 0} = \frac{7}{1} = 7

Conclusion:

limx7x3x33x2+6=7\lim_{x \to -\infty} \frac{7x^3}{x^3 - 3x^2 + 6} = 7

Would you like further details on this or have any questions? Here are a few related questions for you to explore:

  1. What happens to this limit as x+x \to +\infty?
  2. How does the behavior of rational functions change as xx tends to large values (both positive and negative)?
  3. Can you apply this approach to a limit with different powers of xx?
  4. What happens when the highest powers of xx in the numerator and denominator are not the same?
  5. What would the limit be if the expression had a higher degree term in the numerator, like 7x47x^4?

Tip: When dealing with rational functions and limits at infinity, focus on the highest degree terms in the numerator and denominator for simplification.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Rational Functions
Polynomial Functions

Formulas

Limit of rational functions at infinity

Theorems

Limit Law
Highest Degree Term Simplification

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12