Math Problem Statement

Find the values of x for which the series converges: ∑ (7(x/6)^n) from n=0 to ∞.

Solution

The given series is:

n=07(x6)n\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} 7 \left(\frac{x}{6}\right)^n

This is a geometric series of the form:

n=0arn\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} ar^n

where a=7a = 7 and r=x6r = \frac{x}{6}. A geometric series converges if and only if the absolute value of the common ratio rr is less than 1, that is:

r<1|r| < 1

In this case:

x6<1\left|\frac{x}{6}\right| < 1

To solve for xx:

1<x6<1-1 < \frac{x}{6} < 1

Multiplying through by 6:

6<x<6-6 < x < 6

Thus, the series converges when xx is in the interval:

(6,6)(-6, 6)

Final Answer:

The series converges for x(6,6)x \in (-6, 6).

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Related Questions:

  1. How would the answer change if the series started at n=1n = 1 instead of n=0n = 0?
  2. What happens to the series for x=6x = -6 or x=6x = 6?
  3. Can you explain the sum of a geometric series?
  4. How do you apply the ratio test to determine the convergence of a series?
  5. How would the radius of convergence change if the denominator were different?

Tip: When dealing with geometric series, always check the condition r<1|r| < 1 for convergence.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Series
Geometric Series
Convergence

Formulas

Sum of geometric series: S = a / (1 - r) for |r| < 1

Theorems

Convergence criterion for geometric series: |r| < 1

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, College Level