Math Problem Statement

lim_{x -> ∞} (x + 6)/x^x

Solution

The expression given is:

limx(x+6x)x\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \left( \frac{x + 6}{x} \right)^x

Let's solve it step-by-step:

Step 1: Simplify the Expression Inside the Limit

x+6x=xx+6x=1+6x\frac{x + 6}{x} = \frac{x}{x} + \frac{6}{x} = 1 + \frac{6}{x}

So, the limit now becomes: limx(1+6x)x\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \left( 1 + \frac{6}{x} \right)^x

Step 2: Use the Exponential Limit Property

Recall that for limits of the form limx(1+ax)x\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \left( 1 + \frac{a}{x} \right)^x, the limit is eae^a. Here, a=6a = 6.

Thus: limx(1+6x)x=e6\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \left( 1 + \frac{6}{x} \right)^x = e^6

Final Answer

limx(x+6x)x=e6\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \left( \frac{x + 6}{x} \right)^x = e^6

If you'd like further details or have any questions, feel free to ask!

Related Questions:

  1. What is the exponential limit rule for limx(1+ax)x\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \left( 1 + \frac{a}{x} \right)^x and why does it work?
  2. How does this problem change if the numerator had a different constant, e.g., x+12x + 12?
  3. What are some other forms of limits that approach ee?
  4. How would you solve the limit if the expression were limx(16x)x\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \left( 1 - \frac{6}{x} \right)^x?
  5. What techniques can be used to evaluate limits that result in indeterminate forms like 11^\infty?

Tip:

When evaluating limits of the form (1+ax)x\left( 1 + \frac{a}{x} \right)^x as xx \to \infty, always remember that it converges to eae^a.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Exponential Functions
Calculus

Formulas

(1 + a/x)^x as x -> ∞ equals e^a
Simplifying rational expressions

Theorems

Exponential limit rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, College