Math Problem Statement

Suppose the n^th term of a sequence {a_n} is (2n^2 + 3n - cos(n)) / (2 - n^2). Let {b_n} be another sequence defined as b_n = a_n^2 + 2a_n - 5. Find the limit of the sequence {a_n b_n}.

Solution

We are tasked to find the limit of the sequence {anbn}\{a_n b_n\}, where {an}\{a_n\} and {bn}\{b_n\} are defined as follows:

  1. The nnth term of {an}\{a_n\} is: an=2n2+3ncos(n)2n2.a_n = \frac{2n^2 + 3n - \cos(n)}{2 - n^2}.

  2. The sequence {bn}\{b_n\} is defined by: bn=an2+2an5.b_n = a_n^2 + 2a_n - 5.

To find limnanbn\lim_{n \to \infty} a_n b_n, let's analyze step by step:


Step 1: Asymptotic behavior of ana_n as nn \to \infty

The numerator of ana_n is 2n2+3ncos(n)2n^2 + 3n - \cos(n), and the denominator is 2n22 - n^2. For large nn, the leading term dominates. So: an2n2n2=2as n.a_n \sim \frac{2n^2}{-n^2} = -2 \quad \text{as } n \to \infty.


Step 2: Asymptotic behavior of bnb_n as nn \to \infty

Substitute an2a_n \sim -2 into the expression for bnb_n: bn=an2+2an5.b_n = a_n^2 + 2a_n - 5. If an2a_n \to -2, then: bn(2)2+2(2)5=445=5.b_n \to (-2)^2 + 2(-2) - 5 = 4 - 4 - 5 = -5.


Step 3: Asymptotic behavior of anbna_n b_n as nn \to \infty

Finally, consider the product: anbn(2)(5)=10.a_n b_n \sim (-2)(-5) = 10.

Thus: limnanbn=10.\lim_{n \to \infty} a_n b_n = 10.


Final Answer:

10\boxed{10}

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Expanding Questions:

  1. Would you like an explanation for how ana_n was approximated?
  2. Should I go into more detail about why higher-order terms of cos(n)-\cos(n) are negligible?
  3. Do you want to verify the substitution bn=an2+2an5b_n = a_n^2 + 2a_n - 5?
  4. Should we compute numerical terms of {anbn}\{a_n b_n\} to confirm the limit?
  5. Would you like a visual plot of anbna_n b_n to illustrate its convergence?

Tip:

When finding limits of sequences involving rational expressions, always focus on the dominant terms of the numerator and denominator for large nn.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits of Sequences
Asymptotic Behavior
Algebraic Simplification

Formulas

a_n = (2n^2 + 3n - cos(n)) / (2 - n^2)
b_n = a_n^2 + 2a_n - 5

Theorems

Dominant Term Approximation for Limits

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Calculus Level)