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Let 0<β<1

So, β^n -> 0 as n -> infty
Also, we can find γ>1 so that
{γ^n}*{β^n} -> 0 as n -> infty
e.g. γ = β^{-(1/2)}

My question is how can i show that:
n*β^n -> 0 as n -> infty
and there exists γ>1 so that:
{γ^n}*{n*β^n} -> 0 as n -> infty

I appreciate any help
 
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Try showing that for any [tex]a>1[/tex] there exists an integer [tex]\bar n[/tex] such that

[tex]n<a^n\qquad\textrm{for all}\qquad n>\bar n[/tex]

To prove this you can use induction or differential calculus. After you have done this, you should be able to prove easily your claim.