When evaluating the limit of a partial sum Sn expressed as a quotient of polynomials in n as n→∞, dividing both the numerator and denominator by the highest power of n in the denominator (specifically n2) isolates the asymptotic behavior of each term. This transformation converts lower-order terms into fractions with n in the denominator, which clearly tend to 0, thereby revealing that the numerator dominates and the limit is infinity.
Conditions: The expression is a quotient of polynomials in n.; The limit is taken as n→∞.; The highest power of n in the denominator is n2.
When evaluating the limit of a partial sum Sn expressed as a quotient of polynomials in n as n→∞, dividing both the numerator and denominator by the highest power of n in the denominator (specifically n2) isolates the asymptotic behavior of each term. This transformation converts lower-order terms into fractions with n in the denominator, which clearly tend to 0, thereby revealing that the numerator dominates and the limit is infinity.
Conditions: The expression is a quotient of polynomials in n.; The limit is taken as n→∞.; The highest power of n in the denominator is n2.
An infinite series S is defined as the limit of its partial sums Sn as n→∞. For the series to converge, this limit must be a finite value. If limn→∞Sn=∞, the sum grows without bound and does not approach a finite number, so the series diverges.
Conditions: The series is represented as S=limn→∞Sn.; The limit of the partial sums Sn is evaluated as n→∞.
An infinite series S is defined as the limit of its partial sums Sn as n→∞. For the series to converge, this limit must be a finite value. If limn→∞Sn=∞, the sum grows without bound and does not approach a finite number, so the series diverges.
Conditions: The series is represented as S=limn→∞Sn.; The limit of the partial sums Sn is evaluated as n→∞.
When the degree of the numerator is strictly greater than the degree of the denominator in a rational function, the function grows without bound as the variable approaches infinity. Consequently, the limit is infinity.
Conditions: The function is a quotient of two polynomials.; The degree of the numerator is greater than the degree of the denominator.; The variable approaches infinity.
When the degree of the numerator is strictly greater than the degree of the denominator in a rational function, the function grows without bound as the variable approaches infinity. Consequently, the limit is infinity.
Conditions: The function is a quotient of two polynomials.; The degree of the numerator is greater than the degree of the denominator.; The variable approaches infinity.