- We need to evaluate
x→∞lim(1+xa−x24)2x=e3.
- Use the standard exponential limit:
If
x→∞limux=0,
then
x→∞lim(1+ux)vx=elimvxux
provided the limit exists suitably.
Here,
ux=xa−x24,vx=2x.
Since ux→0 as x→∞, we compute
x→∞lim(2x)(xa−x24)=x→∞lim(2a−x8)=2a.
Therefore,
x→∞lim(1+xa−x24)2x=e2a.
- Given that this limit equals e3, we get
e2a=e3.
So,
2a=3⇒a=23.
- Check options:
- A: 2 incorrect
- B: 23 correct
- C: 32 incorrect
- D: 21 incorrect
Hence, the correct answer is
23.