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I need to find the limit of the following sequence

$x_n=\sqrt{n^2+1}-n$.

I am having trouble on where to start for this question. Any help would be appreciated.

Martin Sleziak
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Lily Lemont
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    Please tell us your efforts. – John B Jan 30 '16 at 02:08
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    You could start by looking at this other question from today, which is very similar. – Clement C. Jan 30 '16 at 02:15
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Multiply the expression by $\frac{\sqrt{n^2+1}+n}{\sqrt{n^2+1}+n} $.

Nothing original here - move along now.

marty cohen
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Hint: Multiply and divide by $\sqrt{n^2+1} + n$

adjan
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