Solving Limit to inf Problem: Use Indeterminate Forms & l'Hospital's Rule

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The discussion centers on solving a limit problem using indeterminate forms and l'Hospital's Rule. The user seeks guidance on setting up the limit correctly, specifically using the function \(\frac{(1-\frac{5}{x})^{\frac{1}{3}}-1}{\frac{1}{x}}\). The solution provided confirms that the limit evaluates to -\(\frac{5}{3}\). This demonstrates the effective application of l'Hospital's Rule in resolving limits that yield indeterminate forms.

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Hi, I have a limit question which I can't find out the answer to.
I think using indeterminate forms and l'hospital's rule is the solution in doing this but can't find out the right way to set it up.

[PLAIN]http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/662/lim.png

Any help would be appreciated.
 
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chocolatedady said:
Hi, I have a limit question which I can't find out the answer to.
I think using indeterminate forms and l'hospital's rule is the solution in doing this but can't find out the right way to set it up.

[PLAIN]http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/662/lim.png

Any help would be appreciated.

What if you write your function as follows?

{{(1-5/x)^{1/3}-1}\over{1/x}}
 
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Awesome, thanks a lot man! -5/3 for the answer
 

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