Proof: Xn<N!: A Mathematical Exploration

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proof xn < n!
 
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We would be happy to help you if you at least try the problem yourself and show us what you have tried
 
Obviously not.

31>1!

Have you started trying to prove it yet? Presumably the question asks to prove that for large enough n... what are your initial thoughts?
 
Maybe he means n^n<n! because there is always [tex]x=n!^{1\over n}[/tex] ?

If so, you need to construct your argument around n^n = n*n*n*n...*n (n times) and n! = n(n-1)(n-2)...3.2.1 I think.
 
Perhaps for n approaching infinity?