Can Math Prove Lim f(x)*g(x) Convergence/Divergence?

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The discussion revolves around the convergence or divergence of the limit of the product of two functions, f(x) and g(x), as x approaches infinity. The original poster presents a specific case where lim f(x) converges and lim g(x) diverges, leading to questions about the behavior of lim u(x) for both addition and multiplication of these functions.

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  • The original poster attempts to apply limit properties to the product of functions and questions whether the same rules for addition apply. They explore specific examples and express uncertainty about the validity of their reasoning.

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Participants are actively engaging in the discussion, with some providing hints and examples to illustrate the concepts. There is an exploration of different functions to test the original poster's assumptions, but no consensus has been reached regarding the general case of the product of limits.

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Participants are considering specific functions as examples to illustrate their points, but there is acknowledgment that these examples may not be sufficient to draw broader conclusions. The original poster expresses uncertainty about their understanding and the mathematical proof required.

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if i have a lim of f(x)*g(x) can i say it is limf(x)*limg(x) like i could if i had lim of f(x)+g(x),
more specifically, in my homework i have a question where,

lim f(x) converges
x->inf

lim g(x) diverges
x->inf

and i am asked about convergence of lim u(x) when
1) u(x)=f(x)+g(x)
2) u(x)=f(x)*g(x)

for 1) i say
lim f(x)+g(x)= lim f(x) + lim g(x)====> diverges

for 2) I am not sure, but i think
if f(X) converges to any number, K*inf=inf and u(x) diverges
if f(X) converges to 0 , then 0*inf is undefined and u(x) diverges

1st of all i am not 100% that i am right, second of all how do i prove this MATHEMATICALLY?
 
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Dell said:
lim f(x) converges
x->inf

lim g(x) diverges
x->inf

and i am asked about convergence of lim u(x) when

2) u(x)=f(x)*g(x)

Hi Dell! :smile:

(have an infinity: ∞ :wink:)

Hint: x -> ∞ for f(x) = 1/x2, g(x) = x3 ?

x -> ∞ for f(x) = 1/x2, g(x) = x ? :wink:
 
in that case it really does diverge, but can i do that, just take any 2 functions and see what happens with them?? surely that is just one example and not enough to prove anything
 
o i see what you are saying, you are DISPROVING what i said,
so what does this mean? tha nothing can be said about fx*gx?? was i right about fx+gx??
 
Dell said:
o i see what you are saying, you are DISPROVING what i said,
so what does this mean? tha nothing can be said about fx*gx?? was i right about fx+gx??

Yes and yes :wink:
 

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