Math Problem Statement

The denominator is actually 2^(n)+2

Solution

Let's correct the analysis based on the given series:

n=32n2n+2\sum_{n=3}^{\infty} \frac{2^n}{2^n + 2}

To determine if this series converges, we need to analyze the behavior of the general term 2n2n+2\frac{2^n}{2^n + 2} as nn \to \infty.

First, let's simplify the general term:

2n2n+2\frac{2^n}{2^n + 2}

For large nn, 2n2^n will dominate over the constant term 2 in the denominator. So, we can approximate the general term as follows:

2n2n+22n2n=1\frac{2^n}{2^n + 2} \approx \frac{2^n}{2^n} = 1

Thus, as nn \to \infty, the term 2n2n+2\frac{2^n}{2^n + 2} approaches 1.

Since the terms of the series do not approach zero as nn \to \infty, the series diverges. For a series an\sum a_n to converge, it is necessary that the terms an0a_n \to 0 as nn \to \infty. Here, 2n2n+2\frac{2^n}{2^n + 2} approaches 1, not 0.

Conclusion

The series n=32n2n+2\sum_{n=3}^{\infty} \frac{2^n}{2^n + 2} diverges because its general term does not approach zero as nn \to \infty.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 numbered questions for you to ask next:

  1. How do you determine the convergence of a series using the ratio test?
  2. Can you explain the comparison test for series convergence?
  3. What is the difference between absolute and conditional convergence?
  4. How do you determine the radius of convergence for a power series?
  5. Can you solve an example using the integral test for series convergence?

Tip: Always check if the terms of a series approach zero before concluding convergence. If they do not, the series cannot converge.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Series convergence
Limit analysis

Formulas

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Theorems

Series convergence criteria

Suitable Grade Level

Advanced Undergraduate