Limit of Rational Function as x Approaches Infinity: (3x^2 + 2x) / (x^2 + 1)

Published on August 31, 2025

Calculus

Find the limit of the rational function (3x^2 + 2x) / (x^2 + 1) as x approaches infinity by dividing by the highest power of x in the denominator or by comparing leading coefficients.

Question

Find the limit: lim(x→∞) (3x² + 2x) / (x² + 1)

Answer

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