Math Problem Statement

Find the limit of \( \lim_{x \to \infty} \sqrt{x^2 - 2x - x} \).

Solution

The given problem is asking for the limit of the function as xx \to \infty:

limxx22xx\lim_{x \to \infty} \sqrt{x^2 - 2x - x}

First, let's simplify the expression inside the square root:

x22xx=x23x\sqrt{x^2 - 2x - x} = \sqrt{x^2 - 3x}

Now, factor the highest power of xx inside the square root:

x23x=x2(13x)=x13x\sqrt{x^2 - 3x} = \sqrt{x^2(1 - \frac{3}{x})} = x\sqrt{1 - \frac{3}{x}}

As xx \to \infty, the term 3x\frac{3}{x} approaches 0. Therefore, the expression inside the square root simplifies to:

x10=x×1=xx \sqrt{1 - 0} = x \times 1 = x

Thus, the limit is:

limxx=\lim_{x \to \infty} x = \infty

Therefore, the correct answer is \infty, or option E.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are five related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How do we handle limits involving square roots as xx approaches infinity?
  2. What happens to terms like 3x\frac{3}{x} as xx \to \infty?
  3. How does factoring out x2x^2 help simplify the limit?
  4. Can you explain why the square root of a squared term yields positive results?
  5. How can you apply the same method to solve similar limits involving polynomials?

Tip: When evaluating limits at infinity, focus on the highest power of xx to simplify the function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Asymptotic Behavior
Simplification of Expressions
Radicals and Square Roots

Formulas

Limit at Infinity
Factorization
\( \sqrt{x^2} = x \) for large x

Theorems

Limit Laws
Simplification of Square Roots
Behavior of Polynomials at Infinity

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12