Math Problem Statement

Find the limit of the sequence {arctan(10n / (10n + 4))} or show that it diverges.

Solution

The problem asks to find the limit of the sequence:

limntan1(10n10n+4)\lim_{n \to \infty} \tan^{-1} \left( \frac{10n}{10n + 4} \right)

Let's approach this step by step.

Step 1: Simplify the expression inside the inverse tangent function.

We have:

10n10n+4\frac{10n}{10n + 4}

Factor the denominator:

10n10n+4=10n10n(1+410n)=10n10n(1+410n)=11+410n\frac{10n}{10n + 4} = \frac{10n}{10n(1 + \frac{4}{10n})} = \frac{10n}{10n \left(1 + \frac{4}{10n}\right)} = \frac{1}{1 + \frac{4}{10n}}

Step 2: Find the limit of the simplified expression as nn \to \infty.

As nn \to \infty, the term 410n0\frac{4}{10n} \to 0, so:

limn11+410n=11+0=1\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{1}{1 + \frac{4}{10n}} = \frac{1}{1 + 0} = 1

Step 3: Take the limit of the arctangent.

Now, we need to find:

limntan1(1)\lim_{n \to \infty} \tan^{-1}(1)

Since tan1(1)=π4\tan^{-1}(1) = \frac{\pi}{4}, the limit of the sequence is:

limntan1(10n10n+4)=π4\lim_{n \to \infty} \tan^{-1} \left( \frac{10n}{10n + 4} \right) = \frac{\pi}{4}

Conclusion:

The limit of the sequence is π4\frac{\pi}{4}.


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

Here are five related questions to explore:

  1. What is the limit of tan1(x)\tan^{-1}(x) as xx \to \infty?
  2. How does factoring help in simplifying limits of sequences?
  3. Can the sequence tan1(10n10n+4)\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{10n}{10n + 4}\right) ever diverge?
  4. What is the behavior of the inverse tangent function for large values of nn?
  5. How does the tan1\tan^{-1} function compare to other inverse trigonometric functions in terms of growth rate?

Tip: When working with limits, especially with trigonometric functions, try to first simplify the expression inside before applying limit properties.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Sequences
Inverse Trigonometry

Formulas

lim(n → ∞) arctan(x)
lim(n → ∞) 10n / (10n + 4)

Theorems

Limit of a Sequence
Inverse Trigonometric Function Properties

Suitable Grade Level

University/College Level