Convergence using theorems Part I

2n3 +5n 1
1. Prove limn−→∞ 4n3 +n2
= 2
Proof

2n3 + 5n n3 2 + 5/n2


=
4n3 + n2 n3 (4 + 1/n)
2 + 5/n3
= .
4 + 1/n2

As n −→ ∞, 5/n3 and 1/n2 approach 0. Thus

2n3 + 5n 2 + 5/n3 1
lim = lim = .
n−→∞ 4n3 + n2 n−→∞ 4 + 1/n2 2

n2
2. Prove limn−→∞ (n−7)2 −7
= 1.
√ √ √ 
3. What is the the value of the limit limn−→∞ n n+1− n ?
1 n
4. Given that limn−→∞ (1+1/n)n = e, show limn−→∞ (1+1/n)n+1 = e, and limn−→∞ (1+ n+1 ) =
e ( Write the limit theorems you use).
Proof Since
(1 + 1/n)n+1 = (1 + 1/n)n (1 + 1/n),
and 1/n −→ 0,

lim (1 + 1/n)n+1 = lim (1 + 1/n)n lim (1 + 1/n) = e(1) = e.

n−→∞ n−→∞ n−→∞

√ √ √ 
5. What is the the value of the limit limn−→∞ n n+1− n ?
  
2 1 1
6. Show the identity 1 + n = 1+ n+1 1+ n , then use it to prove
n
2

lim 1+ = e2 .
n−→∞ n