Math Problem Statement

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Evaluate the limit lim(x→∞) [21 * x^(819) * (√[40](x^21 + 1) - √[40](x^21 - 1))].

Solution

We are given the following limit expression to solve:

[ \lim_{x \to \infty} \left( 21 \cdot x^{819} \cdot \left( \sqrt[40]{x^{21} + 1} - \sqrt[40]{x^{21} - 1} \right) \right) ]

Step-by-Step Approach:

  1. Factor the Difference of Roots: Let's define f(x)=x21+140x21140f(x) = \sqrt[40]{x^{21} + 1} - \sqrt[40]{x^{21} - 1}. At large values of xx, both x21+1x^{21} + 1 and x211x^{21} - 1 are approximately equal to x21x^{21}. Hence, the difference of roots can be approximated using binomial expansion.

  2. Binomial Approximation for Large xx: Using the binomial expansion for large powers: x21+140x21/40(1+140x21),\sqrt[40]{x^{21} + 1} \approx x^{21/40} \left( 1 + \frac{1}{40 x^{21}} \right), and x21140x21/40(1140x21).\sqrt[40]{x^{21} - 1} \approx x^{21/40} \left( 1 - \frac{1}{40 x^{21}} \right).

    Now, subtracting these approximations: f(x)=(x21/40(1+140x21))(x21/40(1140x21)).f(x) = \left( x^{21/40} \left( 1 + \frac{1}{40 x^{21}} \right) \right) - \left( x^{21/40} \left( 1 - \frac{1}{40 x^{21}} \right) \right). Simplifying: f(x)=x21/40(240x21)=240x21/4021.f(x) = x^{21/40} \left( \frac{2}{40 x^{21}} \right) = \frac{2}{40} x^{21/40 - 21}. This simplifies further to: f(x)=240x819/40.f(x) = \frac{2}{40} x^{-819/40}.

  3. Substitute Back into the Original Expression: Now, substitute this approximation of f(x)f(x) back into the original limit expression: limx(21x819240x819/40).\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( 21 \cdot x^{819} \cdot \frac{2}{40} x^{-819/40} \right). Simplifying this: =limx(21240x819819/40).= \lim_{x \to \infty} \left( 21 \cdot \frac{2}{40} \cdot x^{819 - 819/40} \right).

  4. Simplify the Exponent: The exponent simplifies as follows: 81981940=819(1140)=8193940=798.075.819 - \frac{819}{40} = 819 \left( 1 - \frac{1}{40} \right) = 819 \cdot \frac{39}{40} = 798.075.

    Therefore, the expression becomes: limx(21240x798.075).\lim_{x \to \infty} \left( 21 \cdot \frac{2}{40} \cdot x^{798.075} \right). Since the exponent is positive (798.075>0798.075 > 0), as xx \to \infty, the whole expression will tend to infinity.

Thus, the limit is:

\boxed{\infty}

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Related Questions:

  1. What happens if the exponent in the final expression is negative?
  2. How would the answer change if a lower power of xx was in the equation?
  3. What role does the binomial expansion play in simplifying limits?
  4. Can the difference of large powers always be approximated by binomial expansion?
  5. How would the limit change if the powers of xx in the original expression were swapped?

Tip: When dealing with limits involving large powers and roots, using binomial approximations helps simplify the expressions for easier computation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Asymptotic Analysis
Binomial Approximation

Formulas

Binomial Expansion
Limit Calculation

Theorems

Binomial Approximation Theorem
Limit Properties

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate/Advanced High School