Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Find the value of lim⁡x→∞1x4\displaystyle \lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{1}{x^{4}}. a) ∞\infty b) 00 c) 11 d) Does not exist
Intuitive explanation

As xx grows larger and larger, the denominator x4x^4 becomes enormous, so the fraction itself shrinks toward zero. This is the core idea behind limits at infinity: when a polynomial or power of xx sits in the denominator and grows without bound, the whole expression gets crushed down to 00. You don't need fancy algebra here—just think about what happens to 1huge number\frac{1}{\text{huge number}}.

Intuitive explanation

As xx grows larger and larger, the denominator x4x^4 becomes enormous, so the fraction itself shrinks toward zero. This is the core idea behind limits at infinity: when a polynomial or power of xx sits in the denominator and grows without bound, the whole expression gets crushed down to 00. You don't need fancy algebra here—just think about what happens to 1huge number\frac{1}{\text{huge number}}.

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