Math Problem Statement

lim_{x \to 3^+} \frac{(x^2 + 1)\lfloor x \rfloor}{(3x - 1)^2}

Solution

The limit problem in the image is:

limx3+(x2+1)x(3x1)2\lim_{x \to 3^+} \frac{(x^2 + 1)\lfloor x \rfloor}{(3x - 1)^2}

Let's break this down:

  1. Numerator: (x2+1)x(x^2 + 1)\lfloor x \rfloor, where x\lfloor x \rfloor is the floor function, which gives the greatest integer less than or equal to xx.
  2. Denominator: (3x1)2(3x - 1)^2.

We need to evaluate this as xx approaches 3 from the right (x3+x \to 3^+).

Steps to Solve:

  • First, analyze the behavior of x\lfloor x \rfloor as x3+x \to 3^+. Since 3+=3\lfloor 3^+ \rfloor = 3, we will use x=3\lfloor x \rfloor = 3 near 3.
  • Substitute x=3x = 3 into the remaining expression and check the limit.

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However, based on the limit problem provided, we can proceed with the following steps manually:

  1. The floor function x\lfloor x \rfloor will equal 3 as xx approaches 3 from the right.
  2. Substituting x=3x = 3 into the remaining terms, we can simplify the expression to evaluate the limit.

If you'd like to go over the manual solution or have more detailed explanations, feel free to ask!

Here are some follow-up questions for further practice:

  1. What happens to the floor function as xx approaches 3 from the left?
  2. Can you explain how to handle discontinuous functions in limits?
  3. What are other examples of step functions like the floor function?
  4. How do limits behave when approaching a number from both sides (left and right)?
  5. How does L'Hopital's rule apply to limits involving indeterminate forms?

Tip: Always check for discontinuities in functions before solving limits involving special functions like the floor function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Floor Function
Algebra

Formulas

lim_{x \to a} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)}
Floor function: \lfloor x \rfloor is the greatest integer less than or equal to x

Theorems

Limit Theorem
Continuity and Discontinuity of Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12