Help with Calculating Limit Problem

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In summary, the conversation is about a problem involving finding the limit of a complicated expression using L'Hôpital's Rule or a series expansion. The expression is rewritten to have an indeterminate form of \frac{0}{0} and the limit of each factor is shown to be 1, which allows for the use of the theorem for limits of products.
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hi , i have a problem that i couldn't solve , i know its limit should be 1 because i looked up in the helping part of my manual .
i must calculate :

LIM (when n goes to infinit) ( (n^2 + n + 1) * ln( (n+1)/(n+2) ) * ln ( (2n+1)/(2n+3) ) )

i know i should use the case of 1 ^ infinit but i can't get it right .
thanks in advance for every answer
 
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I have moved this thread to our Calculus sub-forum, because it appears to me that either L'Hôpital's Rule or a series expansion be used, which makes this a topic for the calculus.

I would try L'Hôpital's Rule myself. Can you rewrite the expression so that the limit is of the indeterminate form \(\displaystyle \frac{0}{0}\)?
 
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gambix said:
hi , i have a problem that i couldn't solve , i know its limit should be 1 because i looked up in the helping part of my manual .
i must calculate :

LIM (when n goes to infinit) ( (n^2 + n + 1) * ln( (n+1)/(n+2) ) * ln ( (2n+1)/(2n+3) ) )

i know i should use the case of 1 ^ infinit but i can't get it right .
thanks in advance for every answer
I would start by writing the limit as \(\displaystyle \lim_{n\to\infty}\Bigl(1+ \frac1n + \frac1{n^2}\Bigr) \Bigl(n\ln\frac{n+1}{n+2}\Bigr) \Bigl(n\ln\frac{2n+1}{2n+3}\Bigr)\) (dividing the first factor by $n^2$ and multiplying each of the other factors by $n$). If you can show that the limit of each of those three factors is $1$ then you can use the theorem that the limit of a product is the product of the limits.
 

FAQ: Help with Calculating Limit Problem

What is a limit in calculus?

A limit is a fundamental concept in calculus that represents the behavior of a function as the input approaches a certain value or approaches infinity. It is used to determine the value a function approaches, rather than its actual value at a certain point.

How do I calculate a limit?

To calculate a limit, you need to use algebraic and/or numerical methods to evaluate the function at values that are increasingly close to the limit value. These values can be found by using a table, graph, or by plugging in values manually. If the function approaches a finite value, that value is the limit. If the function approaches infinity or negative infinity, then the limit does not exist.

What is the difference between a one-sided and two-sided limit?

A one-sided limit is evaluated when the function approaches the specified value from only one direction, either the left or the right. A two-sided limit is evaluated when the function approaches the specified value from both the left and the right. It is possible for a one-sided limit to exist but not a two-sided limit, and vice versa.

What are some common techniques for solving limit problems?

Some common techniques for solving limit problems include direct substitution, factoring, rationalization, and using trigonometric identities. You may also need to use L'Hopital's rule, which involves taking the derivative of the numerator and denominator of the function, to simplify the problem and find the limit.

Why are limits important in calculus?

Limits are important in calculus because they allow us to analyze the behavior of a function and determine its value at a certain point or as it approaches infinity. They are essential for finding derivatives and integrals, which are fundamental concepts in calculus. Limits are also used in many real-world applications, such as in physics and economics.

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