Math Problem Statement

Graph both the sequence of terms and the sequence of partial sums on the same screen. Use the graph to make a rough estimate of the sum of the series. Then use the Alternating Series Estimation Theorem to estimate the sum correct to four decimal places.

Solution

The series you provided is:

n=1(1)n1n6n\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} (-1)^{n-1} \frac{n}{6^n}

Steps:

  1. Graph the Sequence of Terms and Partial Sums:

    • Plot the sequence of terms an=(1)n1n6na_n = (-1)^{n-1} \frac{n}{6^n}.
    • Plot the sequence of partial sums Sn=k=1n(1)k1k6kS_n = \sum_{k=1}^{n} (-1)^{k-1} \frac{k}{6^k}.
  2. Estimate the Sum Using the Graph:

    • Use the graph of the partial sums to make a rough estimate of the sum of the series as nn increases.
  3. Use the Alternating Series Estimation Theorem:

    • Apply the Alternating Series Estimation Theorem to estimate the sum to four decimal places.

Let's start by computing and graphing the sequences.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Infinite series
Alternating series
Partial sums

Formulas

Alternating Series Estimation Theorem

Theorems

Alternating Series Test

Suitable Grade Level

Advanced College