Math Problem Statement

Prove that sequence {an} ={3n-1/4n=5} is convergent.

Solution

To prove that the sequence {an}={3n14n+5}\{a_n\} = \left\{\frac{3n - 1}{4n + 5}\right\} is convergent, we need to find its limit as nn \to \infty.

Step-by-step proof:

  1. Expression of the sequence: an=3n14n+5a_n = \frac{3n - 1}{4n + 5}

  2. Divide numerator and denominator by nn:

    To simplify the expression as nn approaches infinity, divide both the numerator and the denominator by nn:

    an=3n1n4n+5n=3nn1n4nn+5n=31n4+5na_n = \frac{\frac{3n - 1}{n}}{\frac{4n + 5}{n}} = \frac{\frac{3n}{n} - \frac{1}{n}}{\frac{4n}{n} + \frac{5}{n}} = \frac{3 - \frac{1}{n}}{4 + \frac{5}{n}}

  3. Take the limit as nn \to \infty:

    Now, we can take the limit of the simplified expression as nn approaches infinity:

    limnan=limn31n4+5n\lim_{n \to \infty} a_n = \lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{3 - \frac{1}{n}}{4 + \frac{5}{n}}

    As nn \to \infty, 1n0\frac{1}{n} \to 0 and 5n0\frac{5}{n} \to 0. So, the expression simplifies to:

    limnan=304+0=34\lim_{n \to \infty} a_n = \frac{3 - 0}{4 + 0} = \frac{3}{4}

  4. **Conclusion

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sequences and Limits
Asymptotic Behavior
Limits at Infinity

Formulas

\lim_{n \to \infty} \frac{3n - 1}{4n + 5} = \frac{3}{4}

Theorems

Limit Theorem for Rational Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12, College