Cal 2 ratio test where is my mistake

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cal 2 ratio test "where is my mistake"

Homework Statement


I attached a pic
I solved the problem but i get 4^1 and the book says 4^2 I don't know why?

Homework Equations



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The Attempt at a Solution

 
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when you sub in for n -> n+1 in exponent of the 4 it should be

[tex]\frac{4^{(2n+1)}}{4^{(2(n+1)+1)}}[/tex]
 


lanedance said:
when you sub in for n -> n+1 in exponent of the 4 it should be

[tex]\frac{4^{(2n+1)}}{4^{(2(n+1)+1)}}[/tex]

got it

thank you