Math Problem Statement

Calculate the limits and deduce results using the squeeze theorem, as presented in the image.

Solution

Here is the analysis and solution to the given mathematical problems. Let's break the exercises into parts for clarity.


Exercise 01

Calculate the following limits, justifying your answers:

a)

limn+(2n35n2+4n2)\lim_{n \to +\infty} \left( -2n^3 - 5n^2 + 4n - 2 \right)

  • The term of highest degree is 2n3-2n^3, as it dominates all others for large nn.
  • Therefore: limn+(2n35n2+4n2)=\lim_{n \to +\infty} \left( -2n^3 - 5n^2 + 4n - 2 \right) = -\infty

b)

limn+n24n5n3+2n2+1\lim_{n \to +\infty} \frac{n^2 - 4n}{5n^3 + 2n^2 + 1}

  • The highest degree in the numerator is n2n^2, and in the denominator is 5n35n^3.
  • Dividing through by n3n^3: limn+n2n34nn35n3n3+2n2n3+1n3=limn+1n4n25+2n+1n3\lim_{n \to +\infty} \frac{\frac{n^2}{n^3} - \frac{4n}{n^3}}{\frac{5n^3}{n^3} + \frac{2n^2}{n^3} + \frac{1}{n^3}} = \lim_{n \to +\infty} \frac{\frac{1}{n} - \frac{4}{n^2}}{5 + \frac{2}{n} + \frac{1}{n^3}}
  • As n+n \to +\infty, all terms involving 1n,1n2,\frac{1}{n}, \frac{1}{n^2}, or 1n3\frac{1}{n^3} approach 0.
  • Result: limn+n24n5n3+2n2+1=0\lim_{n \to +\infty} \frac{n^2 - 4n}{5n^3 + 2n^2 + 1} = 0

c)

limn+n2n+13\lim_{n \to +\infty} \sqrt[3]{n^2 - n + 1}

  • The dominant term inside the cubic root is n2n^2.
  • Therefore: [ \lim_{n \to +\infty} \sqrt[3]{n^2 - n + 1} = \sqrt[3]{n^2} = n^{2/3}. ]

d)

limn+3+3sin(n2+n)n+5\lim_{n \to +\infty} \frac{3 + 3\sin(n^2 + n)}{n + 5}

  • The denominator grows unbounded as n+n \to +\infty, while the numerator oscillates between 33=03 - 3 = 0 and 3+3=63 + 3 = 6.
  • The overall limit approaches 0 because the denominator dominates: limn+3+3sin(n2+n)n+5=0.\lim_{n \to +\infty} \frac{3 + 3\sin(n^2 + n)}{n + 5} = 0.

Exercise 02

a)

Show that for all nNn \in \mathbb{N}: 33n+53+3sin(n2+n)n+53+3n+5.-3 - \frac{3}{n+5} \leq -3 + \frac{3\sin(n^2 + n)}{n+5} \leq -3 + \frac{3}{n+5}.

Proof:

  • The sine function satisfies: 1sin(n2+n)1.-1 \leq \sin(n^2 + n) \leq 1.
  • Multiplying by 3n+5\frac{3}{n+5} (a positive value for n0n \geq 0): 3n+53sin(n2+n)n+53n+5.-\frac{3}{n+5} \leq \frac{3\sin(n^2 + n)}{n+5} \leq \frac{3}{n+5}.
  • Adding 3-3 to all sides: 33n+53+3sin(n2+n)n+53+3n+5.-3 - \frac{3}{n+5} \leq -3 + \frac{3\sin(n^2 + n)}{n+5} \leq -3 + \frac{3}{n+5}.

b)

Deduce by the squeeze theorem: limn+(3+3sin(n2+n)n+5)=3.\lim_{n \to +\infty} \left( -3 + \frac{3\sin(n^2 + n)}{n+5} \right) = -3.

Reasoning:

  • From part (a), as n+n \to +\infty, the bounds 3n+5-\frac{3}{n+5} and 3n+5\frac{3}{n+5} both approach 0.
  • By the squeeze theorem: limn+(3+3sin(n2+n)n+5)=3+0=3.\lim_{n \to +\infty} \left( -3 + \frac{3\sin(n^2 + n)}{n+5} \right) = -3 + 0 = -3.

Do you want me to provide further clarifications?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. How does the squeeze theorem work, and why is it useful in limits?
  2. Why does the dominant term of a polynomial determine the behavior of a limit as nn \to \infty?
  3. Can the sine function affect the limit result significantly when it is divided by a term growing unbounded?
  4. What is the importance of dividing numerator and denominator by the highest power of nn in rational expressions?
  5. How would the results change if these limits were computed as nn \to -\infty?

Tip: For polynomial limits, always simplify by focusing on the highest degree term—it dominates the behavior at infinity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits of functions
Dominant term approximation
Squeeze theorem
Polynomials
Trigonometric limits

Formulas

lim (n → ∞) of rational functions by dividing by the highest degree
Squeeze theorem: If a_n ≤ b_n ≤ c_n and lim (n → ∞) a_n = lim (n → ∞) c_n = L, then lim (n → ∞) b_n = L
Dominant term for polynomials at infinity

Theorems

Squeeze theorem
Properties of limits
Behavior of polynomials at infinity

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 12 (Baccalaureate Level)