Convergence of Sequence with Increasing Values of n?

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The discussion revolves around the convergence of a sequence as the variable \( n \) increases, specifically examining the limit of an expression involving square roots. Participants explore the mathematical manipulation required to analyze the limit and the implications of their findings.

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  • Exploratory
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that for \( n \ge 0 \), the sequence consists of positive numbers and suggests it converges to zero, although this is based on a graphical interpretation.
  • Another participant hints at rationalizing the numerator to facilitate the limit calculation.
  • A participant questions the nature of the expression, asserting it is not a fraction.
  • There is a clarification that any number can be expressed as a fraction, specifically \( \frac{x}{1} \).
  • A participant presents a mathematical manipulation of the expression, leading to the conclusion that the limit as \( n \) approaches infinity is zero.
  • Another participant acknowledges the correctness of the previous solution and comments on the edit post option.
  • One participant expresses a desire to remove previous posts, indicating a concern about their contributions.

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Participants express differing views on the nature of the expression and the method of analysis. While there is some agreement on the limit being zero, the discussion includes various interpretations and approaches, indicating that multiple perspectives remain.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved aspects regarding the assumptions made about the expression and the conditions under which the limit is evaluated. The discussion does not clarify all mathematical steps involved in the limit calculation.

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ok I noticed that $$n \ge 0$$ so we have all positive numbers and with increasing values of $$n$$ this will go converge to zero

I can only show this by looking at a graph of the the expression. apparently the expression would have to rewritten to take the limit?
 
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Hint: Rationalize the numerator.
 
the expression isn't a fraction??
 
Any number $x$ can be written as the fraction $\frac{x}{1}$.
 
ok will finish later got to catch a city bus;)
 
Was the edit post option taken out?

So
$$\displaystyle
\frac{\sqrt{n+47}-\sqrt{n}}{1}
\cdot\frac{\sqrt{n+47}+\sqrt{n}}{\sqrt{n+47}+\sqrt{n}}
=\frac{47}{\sqrt{n+47}+\sqrt{n}} \\
\lim_{{n}\to{\infty}}\frac{47}{\sqrt{n+47}+\sqrt{n}}=0 $$
 
I see the edit post option here, but in any case, you have nothing to edit since you have no typos and your solution is correct. :D
 
I wanted to remove post 3 and 5
 

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