Prove Limit of Sequence: (n+6)/(n^2-6)=0

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The limit of the sequence (n+6)/(n^2-6) as n approaches infinity is proven to be 0. The discussion utilizes the epsilon-delta definition of limits, establishing that for any epsilon > 0, there exists an N such that for all n > N, the inequality |(n+6)/(n^2-6| < epsilon holds true. The user demonstrates two approaches to bounding the expression, ultimately concluding that N can be defined as Max(3, 1/epsilon) or Max(3, 3/epsilon) depending on the manipulation of the terms.

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Homework Statement


prove Lim(n->infinity) (n+6)/(n^(2)-6)=0



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lim{a}=a for n->infinity

For any epslion>0 there is a N>0 such that n>N => |{a}-a|<epslion

The Attempt at a Solution



For n>or=3, |(n+6)/(n^(2)-6)|<epslion becomes( dropping the absolute value sign) (n+6)/(n^(2)-6)< epslion

But n+6<n and n^(2)-6>or equal (1/3)n^(2)

so 3/n=n/((1/3)n^(2))<(n+6)/(n^(2)-6)<epslion

both n>or=3 and n>3/epslion implies that I make N=Max(3,3/epslion)

Is this correct? The book had a different way of doing it but since there are many ways of proving things, the book's solution doesn't help.
 
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torquerotates said:
But n+6<n

 
lol ok. ( fixing it)

For n>or=3, |(n+6)/(n^(2)-6)|<epslion becomes( dropping the absolute value sign) (n+6)/(n^(2)-6)< epslion

But n+6>n and n^(2)-6< n^(2)

so 1/(n)=n/(n^(2))<(n+6)/(n^(2)-6)<epslion

both n>or=3 and n>1/epslion implies that I make N=Max(3,1/epslion)

how about now?
 

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