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

In summary, The limit of x/e - (x/(x+1))^x at infinity is 1/e. To find the limit of a function at infinity, you can use the rules of limits such as factoring, simplifying, and applying L'Hopital's rule if necessary. The limit of this function at infinity is equal to 1/e because as x approaches infinity, the terms x and x+1 become negligible compared to x/(x+1), which approaches 1. Additionally, the term (1+1/x)^x approaches e as x approaches infinity. It is not possible for the limit of this function at infinity to be a different value, as both the function and its derivative approach the same value as x
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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
[tex]\lim_{y\rightarrow +0}\frac{e^{-1}-(1+y)^{-1/y}}{y}[/tex]
Considering
[tex]-\frac{1}{y}\ln(1+y) \approx -\frac{1}{y} (y+\frac{y^2}{2})[/tex]
the task is
[tex]\lim_{y\rightarrow +0}\frac{e^{-1}(1-e^{-y/2})}{y}=(2e)^{-1}[/tex]
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[tex]-\frac{1}{y}\ln(1+y) \approx -\frac{1}{y} (y-\frac{y^2}{2})[/tex]
the task is
[tex]\lim_{y\rightarrow +0}\frac{e^{-1}(1-e^{y/2})}{y}=-(2e)^{-1}[/tex]
 
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Shouldn't it be -1/(2e) ?
 
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My bad, wrong sign in expansion of log.
 
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1. What is the limit of the given function as x approaches infinity?

The limit of the function is infinity.

2. How do you find the limit of a function at infinity?

To find the limit at infinity, you can use the following steps:1. Simplify the function as much as possible.2. Identify the highest degree term in the numerator and denominator.3. Divide both the numerator and denominator by the highest degree term.4. Take the limit as x approaches infinity.

3. What is the significance of finding the limit at infinity?

Finding the limit at infinity can help determine the long-term behavior of a function. It can also be used to find horizontal asymptotes, which can provide valuable information about the graph of the function.

4. Can the limit at infinity be negative?

Yes, the limit at infinity can be negative if the function approaches negative infinity as x approaches infinity.

5. Are there any other methods for finding the limit at infinity?

Yes, there are other methods such as using L'Hopital's rule, using limits of sequences, or using substitution. However, these methods may not always work for every function and may require more advanced mathematical knowledge.

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