BOOBIES .actually a question on limits approaching infinity

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BOOBIES...actually a question on limits approaching infinity...please help

Homework Statement



lim x^2-x^4
x>Infinity


Homework Equations



i made both of them...e^(2lnx)-e^(4lnx)...then get stuck

im allowed to use limit laws, and no l'hospitals rule

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Word to the wise. x^2-x^4=x^4*(1/x^2-1).
 


thanks! sorry for the late reply
 
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