Math Problem Statement

Solve the following limits as x approaches infinity: 1. lim(x→∞) [√(16x^2 + 3x - 7) / (4x - 4)] 2. lim(x→∞) [(2x + 3)^3 + 5x^2] / [(3x - 1)(x + 2)^2]

Solution

Let's go over the two limit problems step by step.

Problem d:

limx16x2+3x74x4\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{\sqrt{16x^2 + 3x - 7}}{4x - 4}

Steps to Solve:

  1. Analyze the numerator: The highest degree term inside the square root is 16x216x^2. We can factor out x2x^2 from the expression under the square root: 16x2+3x7=x2(16+3x7x2)=x16+3x7x2.\sqrt{16x^2 + 3x - 7} = \sqrt{x^2(16 + \frac{3}{x} - \frac{7}{x^2})} = |x|\sqrt{16 + \frac{3}{x} - \frac{7}{x^2}}. Since xx \to \infty, x=x|x| = x, and the expression simplifies to: x16+3x7x2.x\sqrt{16 + \frac{3}{x} - \frac{7}{x^2}}.

  2. Simplify the denominator: The denominator is 4x44x - 4, which factors as: 4x4=4(x1).4x - 4 = 4(x - 1).

  3. Form the ratio: Now the limit becomes: limxx16+3x7x24(x1).\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{x\sqrt{16 + \frac{3}{x} - \frac{7}{x^2}}}{4(x - 1)}.

  4. Take the limit: As xx \to \infty, the terms 3x\frac{3}{x} and 7x2\frac{7}{x^2} tend to zero, so: 16+3x7x216=4.\sqrt{16 + \frac{3}{x} - \frac{7}{x^2}} \to \sqrt{16} = 4. Thus, the limit simplifies to: limxx44(x1)=limx4x4x4.\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{x \cdot 4}{4(x - 1)} = \lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{4x}{4x - 4}. Factoring out xx in the denominator gives: limx4x4(x1)=limx4x4x(11x)=limx44(11x)=44=1.\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{4x}{4(x - 1)} = \lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{4x}{4x(1 - \frac{1}{x})} = \lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{4}{4(1 - \frac{1}{x})} = \frac{4}{4} = 1.

So, the answer to problem d is: 1.\boxed{1}.


Problem e:

limx(2x+3)3+5x2(3x1)(x+2)2\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{(2x + 3)^3 + 5x^2}{(3x - 1)(x + 2)^2}

Steps to Solve:

  1. Expand and simplify the numerator: The term (2x+3)3(2x + 3)^3 can be expanded, but we only care about the leading term as xx \to \infty. The leading term of (2x+3)3(2x + 3)^3 is 8x38x^3, so the numerator behaves as: (2x+3)3+5x28x3+5x2.(2x + 3)^3 + 5x^2 \approx 8x^3 + 5x^2.

  2. Expand the denominator: We expand (x+2)2(x + 2)^2, which gives: (x+2)2=x2+4x+4.(x + 2)^2 = x^2 + 4x + 4. So, the denominator becomes: (3x1)(x2+4x+4)3x(x2+4x+4)=3x3+12x2+12x.(3x - 1)(x^2 + 4x + 4) \approx 3x(x^2 + 4x + 4) = 3x^3 + 12x^2 + 12x.

  3. Form the ratio: Now, the limit becomes: limx8x3+5x23x3+12x2+12x.\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{8x^3 + 5x^2}{3x^3 + 12x^2 + 12x}.

  4. Divide by the highest power of xx: To simplify, divide both the numerator and denominator by x3x^3: limx8+5x3+12x+12x2.\lim_{{x \to \infty}} \frac{8 + \frac{5}{x}}{3 + \frac{12}{x} + \frac{12}{x^2}}.

  5. Take the limit: As xx \to \infty, all terms with xx in the denominator tend to zero, so: 8+03+0+0=83.\frac{8 + 0}{3 + 0 + 0} = \frac{8}{3}.

So, the answer to problem e is: 83.\boxed{\frac{8}{3}}.


Do you have any questions or want further clarification on these problems? Here are some related questions for further practice:

  1. What happens to limits involving logarithms as xx \to \infty?
  2. How do you apply L'Hopital's rule to indeterminate forms like 00\frac{0}{0}?
  3. How would you solve limits at infinity involving trigonometric functions?
  4. Can limits at infinity sometimes be undefined?
  5. How do polynomial degrees affect limits at infinity?

Tip: When dealing with limits at infinity, always focus on the highest degree terms, as they dominate the behavior of the function.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Polynomial Functions
Rational Functions
Asymptotic Behavior

Formulas

lim(x→∞) [√(ax^2 + bx + c) / dx] = a^(1/2) / d (for large x, a, b, c, d constants)
lim(x→∞) [f(x)/g(x)] = lim(x→∞) of leading terms of f(x) and g(x)

Theorems

The Limit Laws
Leading Term Dominance
Asymptotic Behavior of Polynomials

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12