Math Problem Statement

Given the series sum, from, n, equals, 3, to, infinity, of, start fraction, 4, start superscript, 3, n, plus, 2, end superscript, divided by, 4, start superscript, 3, n, minus, 1, end superscript, end fractionn=3∑∞​43n−143n+2​ answer the following questions.

Solution

Let's first understand the series given:

n=343n+243n1\sum_{n=3}^{\infty} \frac{4^{3n+2}}{4^{3n-1}}

This is an infinite series starting from n=3n = 3. Let's break it down step by step:

  1. Simplify the general term: 43n+243n1=4(3n+2)(3n1)=43n+23n+1=43=64\frac{4^{3n+2}}{4^{3n-1}} = 4^{(3n+2) - (3n-1)} = 4^{3n+2 - 3n+1} = 4^3 = 64 So each term of the series is 64.

  2. The series is now: n=364\sum_{n=3}^{\infty} 64

  3. This is a constant series where every term is 64, starting from n=3n = 3 to infinity.

    Since the series consists of an infinite number of terms, and each term is a constant 64, this sum diverges to infinity. In other words, it does not converge to a finite number. The sum of an infinite series with constant terms that are non-zero will tend to infinity.


Questions to consider:

  1. Why does an infinite series with constant terms diverge?
  2. How can we determine if a series converges or diverges?
  3. What happens if we replace the constant terms with a function that decays as nn increases?
  4. Can this series be transformed into a convergent one by modifying the powers of 4?
  5. What are some examples of convergent infinite series?

Tip:

To check if a series converges, you can apply the n-th term test for divergence. If the terms of the series do not approach zero as nn increases, the series will diverge.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Infinite Series
Exponents
Divergence

Formulas

Sum of an infinite series
Exponent rules

Theorems

n-th Term Test for Divergence

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12