How can you use L'Hopital's rule to find the limit when x approaches infinity?

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In summary, a limit is a value that a function approaches as its input approaches a certain value. To find a limit, the value of x is plugged into the function and either algebraic or graphical methods are used to evaluate it. The purpose of finding a limit is to understand the behavior of a function and solve problems in various fields. Not all limits can be found, and some may require advanced techniques or numerical approximation. Limits are closely related to derivatives and integrals, which are fundamental concepts in calculus.
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lim (e^((x^3)*tan1/x))/e^(x^2)
x goes infinite
 
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Yes. Hint: find the limit of x^3*tan(1/x)-x^2 first.
 
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erogol said:
lim (e^((x^3)*tan1/x))/e^(x^2)
x goes infinite
I think you should use L'Hopital's rule. It may not be convinient to use the method given by yyat
 

FAQ: How can you use L'Hopital's rule to find the limit when x approaches infinity?

What is a limit?

A limit is a fundamental concept in calculus that represents the value that a function approaches as its input (x) approaches a certain value. It is denoted by the notation lim f(x) as x approaches a, where a is the value that x is approaching.

How do you find a limit?

To find a limit, you must first plug in the value that x is approaching into the function. Then, you can either use algebraic manipulation or graphical analysis to simplify the function and determine the limit. Alternatively, you can use the limit laws, such as the sum, difference, product, and quotient laws, to evaluate the limit.

What is the purpose of finding a limit?

The purpose of finding a limit is to understand the behavior of a function as its input approaches a certain value. This information can be used to determine the continuity, differentiability, and other important characteristics of a function. Limits are also used to solve problems in physics, engineering, and other fields that involve rates of change.

Can all limits be found?

No, not all limits can be found analytically. In some cases, the limit may not exist, or it may require advanced techniques such as L'Hopital's rule or Taylor series to evaluate. Additionally, some functions may have limits that can only be approximated numerically using a computer or calculator.

How do limits relate to derivatives and integrals?

Limits are closely related to derivatives and integrals, as they are all fundamental concepts in calculus. The derivative of a function at a point is essentially the slope of the tangent line at that point, which can be found using a limit. Similarly, integrals involve finding the limit of a summation of infinitely small rectangles to determine the area under a curve. In fact, the fundamental theorem of calculus states that derivatives and integrals are inverse operations of each other.

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