Finding the Limit of ln(x)/x as x Approaches 0 from the Right

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The limit of ln(x)/x as x approaches 0 from the right is evaluated as an indeterminate form of type -∞/0. The correct approach involves recognizing that as x approaches 0, ln(x) approaches -∞ while x remains positive, leading to the conclusion that the limit diverges to -∞. This analysis confirms that the limit does not yield a finite value but rather indicates the behavior of the function near the specified point.

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Homework Statement



I need to find the limit as x approaches 0 from the right (positive) of ln(x)/x

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lim x-> 0+ ln(x)/x

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I know this is of intermediate type of -infinity/0. But I don't know how to continue.
 
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Hi Max.Planck! :smile:

(have an infinity: ∞ :wink:)
Max.Planck said:
I know this is of intermediate type of -infinity/0. But I don't know how to continue.

isn't -∞/0 infinite anyway? :smile:
 
Wait...yeah that seems logical.

Thanks.
 

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