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Power Series
Sequences
An infinite sequence obtained by assigning to each
positive integer n a number zn, called a term of the
sequence.
Ex.
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So, L<1 and so, by the Ratio Test, the series converges absolutely and hence
will converge.
Example
Determine if the following series is convergent or divergent.
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Determine the interval and radius of convergence
Interval of Convergence
(-11, 1)
R: (1 -11)/2 = 6
Ratio
Divergence
Test
Test
Try x = 1
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Determine the interval and radius of convergence
Ratio
Interval of Convergence
Test
(-, +)
R:
Power series representations
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Series
A series is the indicated sum of a succession of constant or variable
terms each of which is formed according to a definite rule or law.
Examples of series are;
(1) 1 + 8 + 27 + 64 + 125
If the number of terms is limited as in (1) the series is said to be
finite. If the number of terms is unlimited as in (2), the series is called
an infinite series. An infinite series is denoted by the expression