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Homework Statement
[tex] \lim_{x→-∞}xe^{x} [/tex]
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
L'Hopital's rule maybe? I solved a lot of problems today, just no idea how to get past this one. Any hints?
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Pranav-Arora said:Write the limit as
[tex]\lim_{x→-∞} \frac{x}{e^{-x}}[/tex]
Apply L'Hopital's rule.
A limit in calculus is a fundamental concept that describes the behavior of a function as its input approaches a certain value. It is used to understand the behavior of functions near a particular point and is an important tool for finding derivatives, determining continuity, and solving various optimization problems.
To compute a limit, you can follow several methods depending on the type of function you are working with. Some common methods include using algebraic manipulation, graphing, substitution, and L'Hopital's rule. It is important to understand the properties and rules of limits to effectively compute them.
A one-sided limit only considers the behavior of a function approaching a specific value from one direction, either the left or the right. A two-sided limit takes into account the behavior from both directions and requires the function to approach the same value from both sides in order to exist.
No, not all limits can be computed. Some limits, particularly those involving indeterminate forms such as 0/0 or infinity/infinity, require additional techniques such as L'Hopital's rule to compute. In some cases, the limit may not exist or may be undefined.
Computing limits is crucial in calculus and other areas of mathematics because it allows us to understand the behavior of functions and make predictions about their values. Limits are also used to find derivatives, determine continuity, and solve optimization problems, making them a fundamental concept in many mathematical applications.