Limits with e^x and an integral too

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The discussion revolves around evaluating limits involving exponential functions and an integral. The original poster expresses difficulty with two limits and an integral involving \( e^x \) and \( \sqrt{1+e^x} \).

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • The original poster attempts to evaluate the limits and integral but struggles with the approaches. They initially try dividing terms in the first limit and substituting in the integral. Some participants suggest alternative substitutions and approaches for the integral and limits.

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Some participants have provided hints and alternative methods for the integral and limits. There is ongoing exploration of the second limit, with some participants questioning the assumptions made in the calculations. The discussion reflects a mix of interpretations and attempts without reaching a consensus.

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Participants note the importance of not posting complete solutions, emphasizing the learning process and the need for hints rather than full answers.

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Hi I'm having some trouble with evaluating these limits. I can't figure out what to do. I guess i forgot some calc one. I don't have much work but All I'm asking for for now is a couple hints.

\lim_{x\rightarrow\infty} \frac{e^{3x} -e^{-3x}}{e^{3x} + e^{-3x}}

I tried dividing numerator and denominator by e^3x and 3^-3x Neither worked? Any hints on what else to do?

\lim_{x\rightarrow2^+} e^{3/(2-x)} I have no idea here. Please I know there's not much work but I am totally lost.

Now the integral:

\int e^x \sqrt{1+e^x} dx

I tried the substitution u = \sqrt{1+e^x}

Using that substitution i get this:

2\int u^2 du

integrate this and you get:

(1/2) u^4 + C

which is:

(1+ 2e^x +e^2x)/2, This is nowhere near the answer. Where did I go wrong. I don't see why that substitution didn't work.
 
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wait i saw my mistake on the integral. Nevermind there.
 
Hello. I'll offer some quick assistance with the integral

\int e^x \sqrt{1+e^x} dx

For this, try setting u = 1 + e^x
Thus,
du = e^x \cdot dx

Does this help?
 
try it in a calculator; it converges very quickly. This is because the second term on top and second term on bottom very quickly become utterly negligible.
 
Krab and ebola thank you. I solved the integral and the first limit. Now if Anybody can help on the second limit, thatd be great.
 
\lim_{x\rightarrow2^+} e^{3/(2-x)}

Well as x approaches two, the denominator becomes a very small positive number, let's call it A, and 3/A becomes inifinitely large. Once this infinitely growing number is used as an exponent for e, I would say the limit is positive infinity.
 
That not the answer. The answer in the back is 0. I can't figure out how to manipulate that so I can get that answer
 
\lim_{x\rightarrow2^+} e^{3/(2-x)} = e^{\lim_{x\rightarrow2^+} 3/(2-x)} by continuity of the exponential function and \frac{3}{2-x} \rightarrow -\infty \mbox{ as }x\rightarrow2^+ so one may put

\lim_{x\rightarrow2^+} e^{3/(2-x)} = \lim_{u\rightarrow +\infty} e^{u}=0
 
tanh(3x) limit at infinity

\lim_{x\rightarrow\infty} \frac{e^{3x} -e^{-3x}}{e^{3x} + e^{-3x}} =\lim_{x\rightarrow\infty} \frac{e^{3x} -\frac{1}{e^{3x}}}{e^{3x} + \frac{1}{e^{3x}}}=\lim_{x\rightarrow\infty} \frac{\frac{e^{6x}-1}{e^{3x}}}{\frac{e^{6x}+1}{e^{3x}}}=\lim_{x\rightarrow\infty} \frac{e^{6x}-1}{e^{6x}+1}
=\lim_{x\rightarrow\infty} \frac{e^{6x}-1}{e^{6x}+1}\cdot\frac{e^{-6x}}{e^{-6x}}= \lim_{x\rightarrow\infty} \frac{1-e^{-6x}}{1+e^{-6x}}=\frac{1-0}{1+0}=1
 
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benorin said:
\lim_{x\rightarrow2^+} e^{3/(2-x)} = \lim_{u\rightarrow +\infty} e^{u}=0
Whoops, typo here, benorin.
If u tends to positive infinity, then it should be:
\lim_{u\rightarrow +\infty} e^{u}= + \infty
In this problem, u tends to negative infinity, so it should be:
\lim_{u\rightarrow -\infty} e^{u}= 0 (it's negative infinity, not positive infinity).
By the way, may I suggest you not to post a COMPLETE solution.
If I recalled correctly, this is the third time I catch you posting a COMPLETE solution. :)
 

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