Math Problem Statement

Write down the point of convergence (limit of the sequence) for each of the following sequences: Xn = (n^2 + 1)/(n^4 - 2)

Solution

To determine the point of convergence (limit) of the sequence Xn=n2+1n42X_n = \frac{n^2 + 1}{n^4 - 2}, we need to analyze its behavior as nn \to \infty.

Step 1: Look at the dominant terms

As nn becomes very large, the highest degree terms in the numerator and denominator will dominate the behavior of the sequence. So, we focus on the leading terms:

  • Numerator: n2+1n^2 + 1, where n2n^2 is the dominant term.
  • Denominator: n42n^4 - 2, where n4n^4 is the dominant term.

Thus, for large nn, we can approximate the sequence as: Xnn2n4X_n \approx \frac{n^2}{n^4} This simplifies to: Xn1n2X_n \approx \frac{1}{n^2}

Step 2: Take the limit

Now, we evaluate the limit as nn \to \infty: limn1n2=0\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{1}{n^2} = 0

Conclusion

The sequence converges to 0 as nn \to \infty. Therefore, the point of convergence (limit) is: 0\boxed{0}


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Related Questions:

  1. How do you apply L'Hopital's Rule to sequences like this?
  2. What happens if the numerator has a higher degree than the denominator in a sequence?
  3. How can you determine the limit of a sequence with an exponential term?
  4. What are the steps to find the limit of a sequence involving trigonometric functions?
  5. How does the behavior of rational functions change with respect to infinity?

Tip: When analyzing the limit of rational functions as nn \to \infty, focus on the highest degree terms in the numerator and denominator for simplification.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Sequences
Asymptotic Behavior
Rational Functions

Formulas

Limit of rational functions
Dominant term analysis

Theorems

Limit of a rational function as n -> infinity

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12