Infinite Limits — Question 6

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Question 6

Evaluate the limit: limx→−2+4(x+2)3\lim_{x \to -2^+} \frac{4}{(x + 2)^3}

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Question 6 - Solution

We are asked to evaluate: limx→−2+4(x+2)3\lim_{x \to -2^+} \frac{4}{(x + 2)^3}

Step 1: Analyze the denominator

As x→−2+x \to -2^+, we approach −2-2 from the right, so: x+2→0+(a small positive number)x + 2 \to 0^+ \quad \text{(a small positive number)}

Now consider the cube: (x+2)3→0+(still positive, but very small)(x + 2)^3 \to 0^+ \quad \text{(still positive, but very small)}

Step 2: Behavior of the expression

Since the numerator is positive and the denominator approaches a very small positive number: 4(x+2)3→+∞\frac{4}{(x + 2)^3} \to +\infty

Conclusion: limx→−2+4(x+2)3=∞\boxed{\lim_{x \to -2^+} \frac{4}{(x + 2)^3} = \infty}

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