Find Limit of $$\frac{x}{e} - \left(\frac{x}{x+1}\right)^x$$ at Infinity

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The limit $$\lim_{x\to \infty} x\left[\frac{1}{e} - \left(\frac{x}{x+1}\right)^x\right]$$ evaluates to a specific value as x approaches infinity. The expression $$\left(\frac{x}{x+1}\right)^x$$ can be rewritten using logarithmic expansion, leading to the conclusion that the limit converges to a finite number. The discussion highlights the importance of careful handling of logarithmic terms in limit calculations.

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Find the limit $$\lim_{x\to \infty} x\left[\frac{1}{e} - \left(\frac{x}{x+1}\right)^x\right]$$
 
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Substiuting x=1/y, the task is
\lim_{y\rightarrow +0}\frac{e^{-1}-(1+y)^{-1/y}}{y}
Considering
-\frac{1}{y}\ln(1+y) \approx -\frac{1}{y} (y+\frac{y^2}{2})
the task is
\lim_{y\rightarrow +0}\frac{e^{-1}(1-e^{-y/2})}{y}=(2e)^{-1}
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-\frac{1}{y}\ln(1+y) \approx -\frac{1}{y} (y-\frac{y^2}{2})
the task is
\lim_{y\rightarrow +0}\frac{e^{-1}(1-e^{y/2})}{y}=-(2e)^{-1}
 
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My bad, wrong sign in expansion of log.
 
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