Math Problem Statement
Find all the values of x such that the given series would converge. ∑n=1∞(3x)^n/n^6 The series is convergent from x = , left end included (enter Y or N): to x = , right end included (enter Y or N):
Solution
To determine the values of for which the series
converges, we can use the ratio test or root test and analyze the resulting radius of convergence.
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Understanding the Series Structure: The series resembles a power series in , where each term is divided by , which decreases as increases, ensuring some form of decay. However, to determine convergence based on , we focus on the term .
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Applying the Root Test: For the series , the root test states that if
then the series converges absolutely.
Here, each term is . Applying the root test:
As , , so this limit simplifies to .
For convergence, we need:
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Solving for :
Therefore, the interval of convergence in terms of is:
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Testing the Endpoints: We must check and separately.
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At :
The series becomes , which is an alternating series with terms of the form . Since converges (by the p-series test with ), the series converges at .
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At :
Similarly, the series becomes , which also converges by the p-series test.
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Conclusion: The series converges for in the interval:
to
So, the answer is:
- From , left end
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Series Convergence
Power Series
Root Test
Interval of Convergence
Formulas
Root Test: lim n→∞ (|a_n|)^(1/n)
Convergence condition: |3x| < 1
Theorems
Root Test
p-Series Test
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Mathematics
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