A problem with the convergence of a series

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The discussion revolves around the convergence of a series, specifically examining the application of the root test and the behavior of the sequence terms as \( n \) approaches infinity. Participants are exploring the conditions for convergence and the implications of the limit of the sequence.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

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  • Participants discuss the application of the root test and question the behavior of the limit of the sequence. There is a focus on the relationship between the terms of the series and their convergence properties.

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The discussion is active, with participants questioning the original poster's reasoning and suggesting alternative approaches to evaluate the limit. Some participants have identified potential errors in the original calculations, leading to clarifications and further exploration of the topic.

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There is mention of the root test and the requirement for terms to approach zero for convergence, highlighting the complexity of the convergence criteria being discussed.

Amaelle
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Homework Statement
Show that the following sequence is convergent
Relevant Equations
Racine test
Good day
I have a question about the convergence of the following serie
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I understand that the racine test shows that it an goes to 2/3 which makes it convergent
but I also know that for a sequence to be convergent the term an should goes to 0 but the lim(n---->inf) ((2n+100)/(3n+1))^n)=lim exp(n*log(2n+100)/(3n+1))=+infinity
I'm really confused
thank you!
 
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What do you get if you cancel the quotient by ##n## instead of taking the logarithm?
 
Amaelle said:
lim exp(n*log(2n+100)/(3n+1))=+infinity
You should rethink this part. Try plugging in a large value of ##n## and see if it's what you expect.
 
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Amaelle said:
Homework Statement:: Show that the following sequence is convergent
Relevant Equations:: Racine test

Good day
I have a question about the convergence of the following serie
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I understand that the racine test shows that it an goes to 2/3 which makes it convergent
but I also know that for a sequence to be convergent the term an should goes to 0 but the lim(n---->inf) ((2n+100)/(3n+1))^n)=lim exp(n*log(2n+100)/(3n+1))=+infinity
I'm really confused
thank you!
The denominator, 3n+1, is also inside the log.
 
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vela said:
You should rethink this part. Try plugging in a large value of ##n## and see if it's what you expect.
thank you very much I just spotted the mistake!
 
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FactChecker said:
The denominator, 3n+1, is also inside the log.
thank you it's clear now
 

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