Find whether the series diverges and its sum: sum^infty_n=1 (-1)^n+1 3/5^n

alistianyStu

alistianyStu

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2022-11-24

Find whether the series diverges and its sum:
n = 1 ( 1 ) n + 1 3 5 n

Answer & Explanation

mirandalpz9Uw

mirandalpz9Uw

Beginner2022-11-25Added 10 answers

( 1 ) n + 1 3 5 n = 3 ( 1 ) n 5 n = 3 ( 1 5 ) n
Since | r | < 1,
n = 1 3 ( 1 5 ) n = 3 1 5 1 1 5 = 3 5 6 5 = 1 2
and the sum converges because | 1 5 | = 1 5 < 1
Davion Griffith

Davion Griffith

Beginner2022-11-26Added 2 answers

Use
k = 0 ( 1 ) k x k = 1 1 + x .

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