Solving Limits: Finding a, b, c, and d for ∞-∞ Form

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The limit problem presented involves evaluating the expression lim x→∞ 〈√(x⁴+ax³+3x²+bx+2) - √(x⁴+2x³-cx²+3x-d)〉=4. The established solution identifies the values as a=2, b∈R, c=5, and d∈R. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding dominating terms and algebraic manipulation, specifically using the identity u² - v² = (u-v)(u+v) to simplify the limit expression.

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  • Understanding of limits in calculus
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Homework Statement

lim x~∞ 〈√(x⁴+ax³+3x²+ bx+ 2) - √(x⁴+ 2x³- cx²+ 3x- d) 〉=4 then find a, b, c and d[/B]

Homework Equations


all the methods to find limits

The Attempt at a Solution


it can be said that the limit is of the form ∞-∞.I am completely stuck at this question.the answer is a=2 b∈ R c=5 d∈R.I think that this question can be solved by the concept of dominating terms.
 
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Victim said:

Homework Statement

lim x~∞ 〈√(x⁴+ax³+3x²+ bx+ 2) - √(x⁴+ 2x³- cx²+ 3x- d) 〉=4 then find a, b, c and d[/B]

Homework Equations


all the methods to find limits

The Attempt at a Solution


it can be said that the limit is of the form ∞-∞.I am completely stuck at this question.the answer is a=2 b∈ R c=5 d∈R.I think that this question can be solved by the concept of dominating terms.

You were already given all the hints you need in your other similar post. Remember your elementary algebra: ##u^2 - v^2 = (u-v)(u+v)##, so for positive ##A## and ##B## we can write
$$A-B = (\sqrt{A} - \sqrt{B}) (\sqrt{A} + \sqrt{B}).$$
You can use this to re-write ##\sqrt{A} - \sqrt{B}##.
 
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Ray Vickson said:
You were already given all the hints you need in your other similar post. Remember your elementary algebra: ##u^2 - v^2 = (u-v)(u+v)##, so for positive ##A## and ##B## we can write
$$A-B = (\sqrt{A} - \sqrt{B}) (\sqrt{A} + \sqrt{B}).$$
You can use this to re-write ##\sqrt{A} - \sqrt{B}##.
THANKS I got it.
 

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