Finding the K for the limit of a sequence

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The limit of the sequence {xk} = (3k + 4) / (k - 5) approaches 3 as k approaches infinity. To find an integer K such that |{xk} - 3| < E for E > 0, the expression can be simplified to |19 / (k - 5)| < E. This leads to the conclusion that K must be greater than (19/E) + 5 to satisfy the inequality, ensuring that the sequence remains within the specified bounds.

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Let {xk} = 3k+4/k-5; then lim k-> infinity {xk} = 3. Given E > 0 , find an integer K so that |{xk}-3|<E when k>K

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| 3k+4/k-5 - 3| < E
| 3k+4/k-5 | < E + 3

Now I don't know how to isolate the left part to a single k to find the value of k and know the value of K.
 
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Don't add 3 to both sides- instead, combine into a single fraction

[tex]\left|\frac{3k+4}{k-5}-3\right|=\left|\frac{3k+4-3(k-5)}{k-5}\right|=\left|\frac{19}{k-5}\right|<E[/tex]
 
I see, thanks
 

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