Series and Sequence Help: Convergence and Limits with r = 11/22

In summary, the following three conversations involve problems with numbers. In each case, the problem can be resolved by finding a limit or by finding if a sequence is convergent.
  • #1
JessicaSTAR
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hi everyone, I am having trouble with a few problems, i was wondering if anyone can help me thank.
1.) given r= 11/22

a.)consider the sequence {nr^r}. if convergent find limit. if divergent find if it goes to inf or minus inf. or div otherwise
lim nr^r = ?
n->infinity

b.)take my word for it that it can be shown that
sigma i=1 to n ir^i = (n(r^(n+2))-(n+1)(r^(n+1))+r)/((1-r)^2)

now consider the series sigma n=1 to infinity nr^r
sigma n=1 to infinity nr^r = ? 2.) An= 8n/(6n+13)
the series sigma n=1 to infinity (An) =?
if convergent, find sum. if divergent find it it goes to positive or negitive.and 3.) An= 50/(5^n)
find whether {An} is convergent, if so, find limit.

any help would be great. thanks.
 
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  • #2
JessicaSTAR said:
hi everyone, I am having trouble with a few problems, i was wondering if anyone can help me thank.
1.) given r= 11/22
You mean r=0.5?
JessicaSTAR said:
a.)consider the sequence {nr^r}. if convergent find limit. if divergent find if it goes to inf or minus inf. or div otherwise
lim nr^r = ?
n->infinity
If r=0.5, then what's [tex] \lim_{n\rightarrow \infty} n \sqrt{0.5} [/tex]
JessicaSTAR said:
b.)take my word for it that it can be shown that
sigma i=1 to n ir^i = (n(r^(n+2))-(n+1)(r^(n+1))+r)/((1-r)^2)
now consider the series sigma n=1 to infinity nr^r
sigma n=1 to infinity nr^r = ?
You have lost me here. If r=0.5, how is the series convergent in the first place?
JessicaSTAR said:
2.) An= 8n/(6n+13)
the series sigma n=1 to infinity (An) =?
if convergent, find sum. if divergent find it it goes to positive or negitive.
What does the divergence test tell you?
JessicaSTAR said:
and 3.) An= 50/(5^n)
find whether {An} is convergent, if so, find limit.
You have already stated how to find if a sequence is convergent or divergent. Why not apply it here?
 
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  • #3
sorry for the first one a.) and b.) instead or nr^r i meant nr^n

ok for 2.) i got infinity

and 3.) would go to minus infinity so would it be divergent?
 
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  • #4
i still need help on 1a and b and 3, anyhelp would be good, thanks.:smile:
 

1. What is the difference between a series and a sequence?

A sequence is a list of numbers that follow a specific pattern or rule, while a series is the sum of all the terms in a sequence.

2. How do I find the nth term of a sequence?

To find the nth term of a sequence, you can use the formula an = a1 + (n-1)d, where a1 is the first term, d is the common difference, and n is the term number.

3. What is the difference between an arithmetic and geometric sequence?

In an arithmetic sequence, each term is obtained by adding a constant value to the previous term, while in a geometric sequence, each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by a constant value.

4. How do I determine if a series or sequence is convergent or divergent?

A series or sequence is considered convergent if its terms approach a finite limit as the number of terms increases, and divergent if its terms do not approach a finite limit.

5. What is the purpose of finding the sum of a series?

The sum of a series can help determine the total value or quantity of a repeating pattern or sequence, and can also be useful in solving real-world problems involving compound interest or growth.

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