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A function `f(x)` is such that `f(x+1)=sqrt(f(x)+2)`, where `x in I^+ uu {0}` and `f(0)=0` then
The value of `lim_(x rarroo) f(x)` is

A

`sqrt2`

B

2

C

`2sqrt2`

D

4

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the function \( f(x) \) defined by the recurrence relation \( f(x+1) = \sqrt{f(x) + 2} \) with the initial condition \( f(0) = 0 \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Initial Condition**: We start with the given condition: \[ f(0) = 0 \] 2. **Finding \( f(1) \)**: Using the recurrence relation for \( x = 0 \): \[ f(1) = \sqrt{f(0) + 2} = \sqrt{0 + 2} = \sqrt{2} \] 3. **Finding \( f(2) \)**: Now, using the recurrence relation for \( x = 1 \): \[ f(2) = \sqrt{f(1) + 2} = \sqrt{\sqrt{2} + 2} \] 4. **Finding \( f(3) \)**: Next, we calculate \( f(3) \) using \( x = 2 \): \[ f(3) = \sqrt{f(2) + 2} = \sqrt{\sqrt{\sqrt{2} + 2} + 2} \] 5. **General Behavior**: As we continue this process, we notice that each subsequent value of \( f(n) \) is defined in terms of the previous value plus 2, under a square root. To find the limit as \( x \) approaches infinity, we can denote: \[ L = \lim_{x \to \infty} f(x) \] Assuming this limit exists, we can substitute \( L \) into the recurrence relation: \[ L = \sqrt{L + 2} \] 6. **Squaring Both Sides**: To eliminate the square root, we square both sides: \[ L^2 = L + 2 \] 7. **Rearranging the Equation**: Rearranging gives us a quadratic equation: \[ L^2 - L - 2 = 0 \] 8. **Factoring the Quadratic**: We can factor this equation: \[ (L - 2)(L + 1) = 0 \] This gives us two potential solutions: \[ L = 2 \quad \text{or} \quad L = -1 \] 9. **Choosing the Valid Solution**: Since \( f(x) \) is defined as a square root function, it must be non-negative. Therefore, we discard \( L = -1 \) and accept: \[ L = 2 \] 10. **Conclusion**: Thus, the value of \( \lim_{x \to \infty} f(x) \) is: \[ \boxed{2} \]
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