Math Problem Statement

determine whether converges or diverges (2/n)(1/n - 3)(1/n -1)^-2 + (2/n)^-1 - (1)^-1

Solution

To determine whether the given series or expression converges or diverges, let's first analyze and simplify the expression:

Given expression:

2n(1n3)(1n1)2+(2n)111\frac{2}{n} \left(\frac{1}{n} - 3\right) \left(\frac{1}{n} - 1\right)^{-2} + \left(\frac{2}{n}\right)^{-1} - 1^{-1}

Step 1: Simplify each term

  1. Simplify the first term: 2n(1n3)(1n1)2\frac{2}{n} \left(\frac{1}{n} - 3\right) \left(\frac{1}{n} - 1\right)^{-2}

    Let's rewrite the expression inside the parentheses: 1n3and(1n1)2\frac{1}{n} - 3 \quad \text{and} \quad \left(\frac{1}{n} - 1\right)^{-2} As nn becomes large, 1n\frac{1}{n} approaches 0, making 1n3\frac{1}{n} - 3 approximately 3-3 and 1n1\frac{1}{n} - 1 approximately 1-1. Hence, the expression simplifies to: 2n×(3)×(1)2=6n×1=6n\approx \frac{2}{n} \times (-3) \times (-1)^{-2} = \frac{6}{n} \times 1 = \frac{6}{n}

  2. Simplify the second term: (2n)1=n2\left(\frac{2}{n}\right)^{-1} = \frac{n}{2}

  3. Simplify the third term: 11=11^{-1} = 1

Step 2: Combine the simplified terms

Putting everything together: 6n+n21\frac{6}{n} + \frac{n}{2} - 1

Step 3: Analyze the behavior as nn approaches infinity

  • The term 6n\frac{6}{n} approaches 0 as nn becomes large.
  • The term n2\frac{n}{2} grows without bound as nn increases.
  • The constant term 1-1 remains the same.

Conclusion:

The dominant term in the expression is n2\frac{n}{2}, which grows without bound as nn increases. Therefore, the overall expression diverges as nn approaches infinity.

The given expression diverges.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to further explore the topic:

  1. How do you determine if a series converges or diverges?
  2. What is the difference between absolute and conditional convergence?
  3. Can a series diverge if its individual terms go to zero?
  4. How does the comparison test help in determining the convergence of a series?
  5. What role does the ratio test play in series convergence?

Tip: Always check the behavior of the leading terms when determining the convergence of an expression as nn approaches infinity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Series convergence
Asymptotic analysis
Limit behavior

Formulas

Limit definition
Series behavior in infinity

Theorems

Behavior of series terms

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate level