Math Problem Statement

((-1)^(n)4)/(n^(1.1)))

Solution

The given expression is:

(1)n4n1.1\frac{(-1)^n \cdot 4}{n^{1.1}}

This expression represents a sequence or function depending on the value of nn. Here's how it behaves for different nn:

  1. The term (1)n(-1)^n alternates the sign:

    • For even nn, (1)n=1(-1)^n = 1.
    • For odd nn, (1)n=1(-1)^n = -1.
  2. The denominator n1.1n^{1.1} grows as nn increases because it is raised to the power of 1.1, which is slightly more than 1.

So, this expression alternates between positive and negative values due to (1)n(-1)^n, and its magnitude decreases as nn increases due to the denominator n1.1n^{1.1}.

Example Evaluations:

For specific values of nn:

  • n=1n = 1: (1)1411.1=41=4\frac{(-1)^1 \cdot 4}{1^{1.1}} = \frac{-4}{1} = -4
  • n=2n = 2: (1)2421.1=421.142.141.87\frac{(-1)^2 \cdot 4}{2^{1.1}} = \frac{4}{2^{1.1}} \approx \frac{4}{2.14} \approx 1.87

As nn \to \infty, the expression approaches 0 because n1.1n^{1.1} grows faster than the constant 4.

Would you like further details or have any specific questions about this expression?

Here are five related questions:

  1. How does the growth rate of n1.1n^{1.1} compare with other powers of nn?
  2. What is the behavior of this expression as nn approaches infinity?
  3. How would the expression change if the exponent on nn was different (e.g., n1.5n^{1.5})?
  4. Can this expression be integrated over a certain interval of nn?
  5. What would be the behavior if (1)n(-1)^n were replaced by a different periodic function?

Tip: Alternating sign terms like (1)n(-1)^n are common in alternating series. Keep this in mind when analyzing the convergence of such expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sequences
Exponentiation
Alternating Series

Formulas

((-1)^n * 4) / (n^1.1)
(-1)^n alternates sign based on the parity of n
n^1.1 increases as n grows

Theorems

Alternating Series Test
Power Law for Exponents

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12