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Ch. 7 - Transcendental Functions
Hass - Thomas' Calculus 15th Edition
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7장, 문제 7.P.112c

112. True, or false? Give reasons for your answers.
c. ln x = o(x+1)

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Recall the definition of the little-o notation: \(f(x) = o(g(x))\) as \(x \to a\) means that \(\lim_{x \to a} \frac{f(x)}{g(x)} = 0\).
Identify the functions in the expression: here, \(f(x) = \ln x\) and \(g(x) = x + 1\).
Determine the point at which the limit is taken. Since it is not explicitly stated, consider the common limit point for \(\ln x\), which is \(x \to 0^+\) or \(x \to 1\); check both if necessary.
Compute the limit \(\lim_{x \to a} \frac{\ln x}{x + 1}\) for the chosen \(a\) to verify if it equals zero.
Based on the limit result, conclude whether \(\ln x = o(x + 1)\) is true or false, providing reasoning from the limit behavior.

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