MHB Limit in Infinity: Check Results Now

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Start date Dec 9, 2014
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The discussion revolves around evaluating two limits, where one participant initially calculated e^3/0, mistakenly interpreting it as e^(infinity). They later corrected their error, confirming that the first limit should yield e^3, while the second limit correctly results in e^(-5/2) as verified by Wolfram Alpha. The conversation highlights the importance of accurate calculations in limit evaluations. The participant expresses gratitude for the clarification regarding their mistake. Overall, the thread emphasizes the significance of double-checking mathematical results.

Dec 9, 2014

Alexstrasuz1

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Can some one check results I got e^3/0 which is e^(infitnity) and for second I got e^(-5/2)

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Dec 9, 2014

Siron

According to wolfram alpha you should get $e^3$ for the first limit and indeed $e^{\frac{-5}{2}}$ for the second one.

Dec 9, 2014

Alexstrasuz1

Oh yes it is 3 I made mistake with dividing, ty

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