A sequence is an infinite, ordered list of numbers that is often defined by a function. For example, the sequence {2,4,6,8,…} is specified by the function f(n) = 2n, where n=1,2,3,….The limit of such a sequence is lim n→∞ f(n), provided the limit exists. All the limit laws for limits at infinity may be applied to limits of sequences. Find the limit of the following sequences or state that the limit does not exist. 


{2,3/4,4/9,5/16,…}, which is defined by f(n) = (n+1) / n^2, for n=1,2,3,…

Use the precise definition of a limit to prove the following limits. Specify a relationship between ε and δ that guarantees the limit exists.

lim x→1 x^4=1

If a function f represents a system that varies in time, the existence of lim $\underset{t\to \infty }{\lim }f\left(t\right)$ means that the system reaches a steady state (or equilibrium). For the following systems, determine whether a steady state exists and give the steady-state value.

The population of a bacteria culture is given by $p\left(t\right)=\frac{2500}{t+1}$.

Use a graph of f to estimate $\underset{x\to a}{\lim }f\left(x\right)$ or to show that the limit does not exist. Evaluate f(x) near $x=a$ to support your conjecture.

$f\left(x\right)=\frac{1-\cos (2x-2)}{{(x-1)}^2};a=1$

Determine the points on the interval (0, 5) at which the following functions f have discontinuities. At each point of discontinuity, state the conditions in the continuity checklist that are violated. <IMAGE>

Determine $\(\lim\)_{x\(\rightarrow\]\infty\)}f\(\left\)(x\(\right\))$ and $\(\lim\)_{x\(\rightarrow\)-\(\infty\)}f\(\left\)(x\(\right\))$ for the following functions. Then give the horizontal asymptotes of $f$ (if any).

$f\left(x\right)=\frac{4x^3+1}{2x^3+\sqrt{16x^6+1}}$

Find all vertical asymptotes $x=a$ of the following functions. For each value of $a$, determine $\underset{x\to a^{+}}{\lim }f\left(x\right)$, $\underset{x\to a^{-}}{\lim }f\left(x\right)$, and $\underset{x\to a}{\lim }f\left(x\right)$.

$f\left(x\right)=\frac{\cos \left(x\right)}{x^2+2x}$