MHB What Happens to the Limit of $|x|^2$ as $n$ Approaches Infinity?

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The limit of the expression |x|^2 as n approaches infinity is evaluated as follows: lim(n→∞) |x|^2 / ((2n + 3)(2n + 2)) approaches 0 for finite values of x. When x is infinite, the form becomes indeterminate, but if x and n are treated as the same variable, the limit can be simplified using polynomial ratio rules. Specifically, the limit of the ratio of two polynomials of the same degree equals the ratio of their leading coefficients. Thus, the discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding variable relationships in limits. Overall, the limit approaches 0 for finite x and requires careful consideration for infinite x.
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$$\lim_{{n}\to{\infty}} \frac{|x|^2}{(2n + 3)(2n + 2)}$$

I can see that for smaller values of $x$ the limit is 0, but what if $x$ equals infinity, wouldn't that be an indeterminate form?
 
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If $x$ and $n$ is the same variable, then use the fact that the limit of the ratio of two polynomials of the same degree when the argument tends to +infinity equals the ratio of their leading coefficients.
 

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