Math Problem Statement

The limit as x approaches infinity of (x)/(square root (x^2+1))

Solution

We are asked to find the limit of the following expression as xx approaches infinity:

limxxx2+1\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2 + 1}}

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Factor x2x^2 out of the square root:

    Rewrite the expression inside the square root:

    x2+1=x2(1+1x2)=x1+1x2\sqrt{x^2 + 1} = \sqrt{x^2(1 + \frac{1}{x^2})} = x\sqrt{1 + \frac{1}{x^2}}

    So the expression becomes:

    xx2+1=xx1+1x2=11+1x2\frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2 + 1}} = \frac{x}{x \sqrt{1 + \frac{1}{x^2}}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 + \frac{1}{x^2}}}

  2. Evaluate the limit as xx \to \infty:

    As xx \to \infty, the term 1x20\frac{1}{x^2} \to 0. Therefore, the expression simplifies to:

    limx11+1x2=11+0=1\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 + \frac{1}{x^2}}} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 + 0}} = 1

Thus, the limit is:

1\boxed{1}

Would you like more details on this solution, or do you have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. What is the limit of x2x4+1\frac{x^2}{\sqrt{x^4 + 1}} as xx \to \infty?
  2. How do you handle limits involving radicals and infinity in general?
  3. What is the limit of xx2+x\frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2 + x}} as xx \to \infty?
  4. Can L'Hopital's Rule be applied to find the limit here? If so, how?
  5. How does the behavior of functions change as xx \to -\infty?

Tip: When finding limits involving square roots at infinity, factor out the highest power of xx to simplify the expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Radicals
Infinity
Algebraic Simplification

Formulas

\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2 + 1}} = \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{1}{\sqrt{1 + \frac{1}{x^2}}}

Theorems

Limit Theorem
Radical Simplification
Infinity Limit Behavior

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12