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Problem

Evaluate lim⁡x→∞ax2+bx+1\lim_{x \to \infty} \frac{ax^2 + b}{x + 1} , when a>0a > 0 .
Intuitive explanation

This is a polynomial limit at infinity — you're comparing the growth rates of the numerator and denominator. The key insight is that the highest-degree term dominates: the numerator grows like ax2ax^2 while the denominator grows like xx, so their ratio behaves like ax2x=ax\frac{ax^2}{x} = ax. Since a>0a > 0, that ratio keeps getting larger without bound.

Intuitive explanation

This is a polynomial limit at infinity — you're comparing the growth rates of the numerator and denominator. The key insight is that the highest-degree term dominates: the numerator grows like ax2ax^2 while the denominator grows like xx, so their ratio behaves like ax2x=ax\frac{ax^2}{x} = ax. Since a>0a > 0, that ratio keeps getting larger without bound.

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