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Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative
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Capitolo 4, Problema 64

Evaluate the following limits. Use l’Hôpital’s Rule when it is convenient and applicable.
lim_x→∞ (x - √(x²+4x))

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Identify the form of the limit as x approaches infinity. The expression x - √(x²+4x) is of the indeterminate form ∞ - ∞.
To resolve the indeterminate form, multiply and divide the expression by the conjugate: (x - √(x²+4x)) * (x + √(x²+4x)) / (x + √(x²+4x)).
Simplify the numerator using the difference of squares: (x² - (x²+4x)) = -4x.
The expression now becomes -4x / (x + √(x²+4x)). Simplify this expression by dividing the numerator and the denominator by x.
Evaluate the limit of the simplified expression as x approaches infinity. The limit of -4 / (1 + √(1 + 4/x)) as x approaches infinity can be found by considering the behavior of each term.

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Limits are fundamental concepts in calculus that describe the behavior of a function as its input approaches a certain value. They help in understanding the function's behavior at points where it may not be explicitly defined, such as infinity or points of discontinuity. Evaluating limits is crucial for determining the continuity and differentiability of functions.
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