Math Problem Statement

Prompt:

Find the interval of convergence: ∑ n

1 ∞ ( 3 x − 1 ) n n 3 + n ∑ n=1 ∞ ​

n 3 +n (3x−1) n

​ . format the final answer in interval notation.

Prompt:

Find the interval of convergence: ∑ n

1 ∞ ( 3 x − 1 ) n n 3 + n ∑ n=1 ∞ ​

n 3 +n (3x−1) n

​ . format the final answer in interval notation.

Response 1:

To find the interval of convergence for the series

∑ n

1 ∞ ( 3 x − 1 ) n n 3 + n ∑ n=1 ∞ ​

n 3 +n (3x−1) n

​ ,

we can use the Ratio Test, which states that the series converges absolutely if the limit L L satisfies L < 1 L<1, diverges if L

1 L>1, and is inconclusive if L

1 L=1.

Step 1: Apply the Ratio Test

First, let's compute the limit L L of the absolute value of the ratio of consecutive terms:

L

lim ⁡ n → ∞ ∣ a n + 1 a n ∣

lim ⁡ n → ∞ ∣ ( 3 x − 1 ) n + 1 n 3 + 3 n 2 + 4 n + 2 ⋅ n 3 + n ( 3 x − 1 ) n ∣

∣ 3 x − 1 ∣ ⋅ lim ⁡ n → ∞ n 3 + n n 3 + 3 n 2 + 4 n + 2 L=lim n→∞ ​

​

a n ​

a n+1 ​

​

​ =lim n→∞ ​

​

n 3 +3n 2 +4n+2 (3x−1) n+1

​ ⋅ (3x−1) n

n 3 +n ​

​ =∣3x−1∣⋅lim n→∞ ​

n 3 +3n 2 +4n+2 n 3 +n ​

Simplify the limit by dividing numerator and denominator by n 3 n 3 :

lim ⁡ n → ∞ 1 + 1 n 2 1 + 3 n + 4 n 2 + 2 n 3

1 1

1 lim n→∞ ​

1+ n 3 ​ + n 2

4 ​ + n 3

2 ​

1+ n 2

1 ​

​

1 1 ​ =1

So, L

∣ 3 x − 1 ∣ ⋅ 1

∣ 3 x − 1 ∣ L=∣3x−1∣⋅1=∣3x−1∣

Step 2: Find the Radius and Interval of Convergence

Set L < 1 L<1:

∣ 3 x − 1 ∣ ≤ 1    ⟹    − 1 ≤ 3 x − 1 ≤ 1    ⟹    0 ≤ 3 x ≤ 2    ⟹    0 ≤ x ≤ 2 3 ∣3x−1∣≤1⟹−1≤3x−1≤1⟹0≤3x≤2⟹0≤x≤ 3 2 ​

So, the series converges for x x in ( 0 , 2 3 ) (0, 3 2 ​ ). The Ratio Test is inconclusive at the endpoints x

0 x=0 and x

2 3 x= 3 2 ​ , since L

1 L=1 there.

Step 3: Test the Endpoints

At x

0 x=0:

The series becomes

∑ n

1 ∞ ( − 1 ) n n 3 + n ∑ n=1 ∞ ​

n 3 +n (−1) n

​

This is an alternating series whose terms decrease in absolute value to zero. By the Alternating Series Test, it converges.

At x

2 3 x= 3 2 ​ :

The series becomes

∑ n

1 ∞ 1 n 3 + n ∑ n=1 ∞ ​

n 3 +n 1 ​

Since n 3 + n

n 3 n 3 +n>n 3 for all n ≥ 1 n≥1, we have

1 n 3 + n < 1 n 3 n 3 +n 1 ​ < n 3

1 ​ ,

and since ∑ n

1 ∞ 1 n 3 ∑ n=1 ∞ ​

n 3

1 ​ converges, our series converges by the Comparison Test.

Conclusion:

The series converges for all real x x between 0 and 2 3 3 2 ​ , inclusive; that is, the series converges when 0 ≤ x ≤ 2 3 0≤x≤ 3 2 ​ .

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Solution

Response 1 does a good job explaining the process of finding the interval of convergence, but there are some issues with clarity and minor steps in the reasoning. Here's a breakdown of the review:

  1. Correct Use of the Ratio Test: The explanation correctly applies the Ratio Test and determines that L=∣3x−1∣L = |3x - 1|. However, there is a small formatting error in the equation presentation which makes it hard to follow. It would be better if the limit steps were laid out more clearly.

  2. Finding the Interval: The approach for solving the inequality ∣3x−1∣<1|3x - 1| < 1 is correct and results in the interval 0≤x≤230 \leq x \leq \frac{2}{3}. This part is logically sound.

  3. Testing Endpoints: The handling of the endpoints x=0x = 0 and x=23x = \frac{2}{3} is done well:

    • At x=0x = 0, the series is shown to be an alternating series and converges via the Alternating Series Test.
    • At x=23x = \frac{2}{3}, the series is shown to converge by the Comparison Test.

  4. Formatting and Step-by-Step Clarity: Some of the steps are a bit hard to follow due to mathematical formatting, particularly with the complex expressions involving limits. A clearer, more systematic presentation of the limit steps would help in understanding the process better.

Rating:

3: No issue (Minor issues with presentation clarity and formatting)

Would you like me to clarify any part of the solution or help with another problem? Here's a list of related questions you might find useful:

  1. How do you apply the Ratio Test for series with powers of xx?
  2. What are the differences between the Root Test and Ratio Test for convergence?
  3. How do you check for absolute convergence in a series?
  4. What other tests can be used to determine convergence at the endpoints of an interval?
  5. Can you explain the Alternating Series Test in more detail?

Tip: When working with series tests, always ensure to clearly show the steps in simplifying the limits, especially when dealing with powers of nn and polynomials. This can avoid confusion and help avoid mistakes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Series
Convergence
Ratio Test
Interval of Convergence

Formulas

Ratio Test: L = lim (n→∞) |a_(n+1)/a_n|
|3x - 1| < 1

Theorems

Ratio Test
Alternating Series Test
Comparison Test

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12

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