MHB Convergence of Sequence with Increasing Values of n?

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The discussion focuses on the convergence of a sequence as n increases, specifically noting that for n ≥ 0, the expression converges to zero. The user demonstrates this by rationalizing the numerator of the expression, ultimately simplifying it to a limit that approaches zero. They clarify that any number can be expressed as a fraction, which aids in the analysis. Additionally, there is a side note about the edit post feature, indicating some confusion regarding its availability. Overall, the mathematical conclusion confirms that the limit of the sequence is indeed zero as n approaches infinity.
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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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