Recognize growth rates: First, recognize the growth rates of functions involved. The numerator x⋅ln(x) grows slower than the denominator x2.
Rewrite expression: Rewrite the expression for clarity: (x∗ln(x))/(x2+1)=(x1/2∗ln(x))/(x2+1).
Simplify by division: Simplify the expression by dividing each term in the numerator by x2: (x1/2/x2)⋅ln(x)=(1/x3/2)⋅ln(x).
Consider limits at infinity: As x approaches infinity, x3/21 approaches 0. Consider the behavior of ln(x) as x approaches infinity; ln(x) increases, but at a slower rate compared to any power of x.
Multiply the limits: Multiply the two limits: since x3/21 approaches 0 and ln(x) approaches infinity, the product (x3/21)∗ln(x) approaches 0.
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