Limit to Infinity with Sqrt in Denom.(Is this correct?)

In summary, when taking the limit as x approaches infinity of a fraction with a square root in the denominator, you can divide both the numerator and denominator by the highest power of x in the non-square rooted expression to find the limit. In both cases given, the limit is equal to 1 over the square root of 2.
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Lim
x→∞ [itex]\frac{7x^2-14x+7}{\sqrt{2x^4-4x^3+x+7}}[/itex]

Normally wouldn't have an issue here, just slightly confused by the sqrt.

Attempted solution:

[itex]\frac{7x^2-14x+7}{\sqrt{2x^4-4x^3+x+7}}*\frac{x^-2}{x^-2}[/itex]

Yields [itex]\frac{7}{\sqrt{2}}[/itex]

Is this correct?

Similarly:

lim
x→-∞
[itex]\frac{x^3+x+1}{\sqrt{2x^6+x^3+x+3}}[/itex]

Yields [itex]\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}[/itex]

and
lim
x→-∞
[itex]\frac{x^2+x+1}{\sqrt{2x^4+x^3+x+3}}[/itex]

Yields [itex]\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}[/itex]
 
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This is correct. The proof to all of that is to forcibly divide both the numerator and the denominator by x to the power of the highest term in the non-square rooted expression and then take the limit to infinity.
 
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By the way, use x^{-2} to get [itex]x^{-2}[/itex]. x^-2 puts only the "-" in the exponent: [itex]x^-2[/itex].
 

1. What is the concept of "Limit to Infinity with Sqrt in Denom"?

The concept of "Limit to Infinity with Sqrt in Denom" is a mathematical concept where the denominator of a fraction contains a square root and the limit of the fraction is taken as the value approaches infinity. This concept is commonly used in calculus and is used to find the behavior of a function as the input approaches infinity.

2. How do you solve a limit to infinity with sqrt in denom?

To solve a limit to infinity with sqrt in denom, you can use the concept of L'Hopital's rule or algebraic manipulation. L'Hopital's rule states that the limit of a fraction where the numerator and denominator both approach infinity can be found by taking the derivative of both the numerator and denominator and then taking the limit again. Algebraic manipulation involves simplifying the fraction by rationalizing the denominator or factoring out common terms.

3. What is the purpose of finding the limit to infinity with sqrt in denom?

The purpose of finding the limit to infinity with sqrt in denom is to understand the behavior of a function as the input approaches infinity. This can help in determining the end behavior of a function and can also be used to find the horizontal asymptotes of a function.

4. Are there any restrictions when solving a limit to infinity with sqrt in denom?

Yes, there are some restrictions when solving a limit to infinity with sqrt in denom. The most common restriction is when the denominator contains a square root and the value inside the square root is negative. In this case, the limit does not exist as the output of the function becomes imaginary.

5. Can a limit to infinity with sqrt in denom have a finite value?

Yes, a limit to infinity with sqrt in denom can have a finite value. This occurs when the numerator and denominator both approach infinity at a similar rate, canceling out the effect of the square root in the denominator. In this case, the limit can be evaluated by using L'Hopital's rule or algebraic manipulation.

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