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Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative
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Capitolo 4, Problema 4.R.118b

{Use of Tech} A family of superexponential functions Let ƒ(x) = (a + x)ˣ , where a > 0.




b. Describe the end behavior of f (near the left boundary of its domain and as x→∞).

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First, identify the domain of the function ƒ(x) = (a + x)ˣ. Since the base (a + x) must be positive, the domain is x > -a.
Consider the behavior of ƒ(x) as x approaches the left boundary of its domain, which is x approaching -a from the right. As x gets closer to -a, the base (a + x) approaches zero, and the exponent x approaches -a. This results in the function approaching zero.
Next, analyze the behavior of ƒ(x) as x approaches infinity. As x becomes very large, both the base (a + x) and the exponent x increase. The function (a + x)ˣ grows rapidly, leading to superexponential growth.
Understand that superexponential growth means the function increases faster than exponential functions, due to the variable being both in the base and the exponent.
Summarize the end behavior: Near the left boundary of its domain, ƒ(x) approaches zero as x approaches -a. As x approaches infinity, ƒ(x) exhibits superexponential growth, increasing very rapidly.

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