\( \lim _ { n \rightarrow \infty } \sum _ { i = 1 } ^ { m } ( \frac { 1 } { m } ) [ 8 ( \frac { i } { n } + 3 ] \)
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To tackle this limit, we observe that as \( n \) approaches infinity, the sum simplifies into a Riemann integral. The term \( \frac{i}{n} \) will approach \( x \) when considering \( m \) intervals, which leads to the expression converging into an integral. Specifically, you can set up the expression as follows: \[ \lim_{n \to \infty} \sum_{i=1}^{m} \frac{1}{m} \left[ 8\left(\frac{i}{n}\right) + 3\right] \approx \int_{0}^{1} [8x + 3] dx \] As \( n \to \infty \), this limit expresses the average value of the function \( 8x + 3 \) over the interval [0, 1]. To calculate the integral, you would evaluate: \[ \int_0^1 (8x + 3) \, dx = \left[ 4x^2 + 3x \right]_0^1 = \left(4(1)^2 + 3(1)\right) - \left(4(0)^2 + 3(0)\right) = 4 + 3 = 7. \] Thus, the limit converges to 7.