206.r2.11find the power series representation

In summary, we found the power series representation for $\displaystyle f(x)=\frac{x^7}{3+5x^2}$ to be $\displaystyle \sum_{k=0}^{\infty}\frac{(-1)^k 5^k x^{2k+7}}{3^{k+1}}$ with a radius of convergence of $\infty$. Then, we took the derivative of this series to get $\displaystyle \sum_{k=0}^{\infty}\frac{(-1)^k 5^k x^{2k+6}}{3^{k+1}}$ with a missing factor of $(2k+7)$ in the exponent.
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$\tiny{206.r2.11}$
$\textsf{find the power series represntation for
$\displaystyle f(x)=\frac{x^7}{3+5x^2}$
(state the interval of convergence),
then find the derivative of the series}$
\begin{align}
f(x)&=\frac{x^7}{3}\implies\frac{1}{1-\left(-\frac{5}{3}x^2\right)}&(1)\\
&=\sum_{k=0}^{\infty}\left(-\frac{5}{3}x^2\right)^k &(2)\\
&=\sum_{k=0}^{\infty}\frac{(-1)^k 5^k x^{2k+7}}{3^{k+1}} &(3)\\
f'(x)&=\sum_{k=0}^{\infty}\frac{(-1)^k 5^k x^{2k+6a}}{3^{k+1}} &(4)
\end{align}
$\textit{not sure where eq (3) comes from... looks like
Bessel function order 0...}\\$
$\textit{this was from a handwritten example very hard to read! if so the radius of convergence $=\infty$}$
 
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Re: 206.r2.11find the power series represntation

karush said:
$\tiny{206.r2.11}$
$\textsf{find the power series represntation for
$\displaystyle f(x)=\frac{x^7}{3+5x^2}$
(state the interval of convergence),
then find the derivative of the series}$
\begin{align}
f(x)&=\frac{x^7}{3}\implies\frac{1}{1-\left(-\frac{5}{3}x^2\right)}&(1)\\
&=\sum_{k=0}^{\infty}\left(-\frac{5}{3}x^2\right)^k &(2)\\
&=\sum_{k=0}^{\infty}\frac{(-1)^k 5^k x^{2k+7}}{3^{k+1}} &(3)\\
f'(x)&=\sum_{k=0}^{\infty}\frac{(-1)^k 5^k x^{2k+6a}}{3^{k+1}} &(4)
\end{align}
$\textit{not sure where eq (3) comes from... looks like
Bessel function order 0...}\\$
$\textit{this was from a handwritten example very hard to read! if so the radius of convergence $=\infty$}$
The expression in step 2 is for \(\displaystyle \frac{1}{1 - \left ( - \frac{5}{3} x^2 \right ) }\).

When step 3 comes along they brought back in the \(\displaystyle x^7 / 3\) part. We also have that \(\displaystyle (-1)^k 5^k / 3^{k + 1}\) is simply the expanded form of \(\displaystyle (1/3)(-5/3)^k\). I don't know why they expanded that.

Finally, in step 4 the "a" after the exponent 6 should not be there (typo?) and the factor of 7 from the derivative is missing.

-Dan
 
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ok thanks for eexpanding on this
the examples in the book had the factoral ! in them so I assuume whaever was just 1.
the 6a is my typo

factor of 7 ?
 
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karush said:
ok thanks for eexpanding on this
the examples in the book had the factoral ! in them so I assuume whaever was just 1.
the 6a is my typo
No factorials here since we are dealing with a geometric series. This form doesn't use them.

factor of 7 ?
Sorry, there is a missing factor of 2k + 7, not just the 7. Line 4 is the derivative of line 3. The exponent is reduced but the factor is not there. The expression should be
\(\displaystyle f'(x) = \sum_{k = 0}^{\infty} (2k + 7) \frac{(-1)^k 5^k}{3^{k + 1}} x^{2k + 6}\)

-Dan
 

1. What is a power series representation?

A power series representation is a way to express a mathematical function as an infinite sum of powers of a variable. It is written in the form of Σ an(x-c)^n, where c is a constant and a_n are coefficients. This representation is useful in many areas of mathematics and physics.

2. How do you find the power series representation of a function?

To find the power series representation of a function, you can use the Taylor series expansion. This involves calculating the coefficients a_n using derivatives of the function at a specific point c. The resulting series will be the power series representation of the function centered at c.

3. What is the significance of the number 206.r2.11 in the power series representation?

The number 206.r2.11 is likely the value of the constant c in the power series representation. This value determines the center of the series and can affect the convergence and accuracy of the representation.

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5. What are some practical applications of power series representations?

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