Can you help me determine the convergence of these series?

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The discussion revolves around determining the convergence of several series, specifically whether they converge, converge conditionally, or converge absolutely. The subject area includes series convergence tests and analysis of alternating series.

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  • The original poster attempts to use the integral test and the alternating series test but expresses difficulty in applying these methods. Participants question the need for the original poster to provide their work to facilitate assistance.

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The discussion is currently focused on encouraging the original poster to share their attempts for part a) of the problem. There is a clear emphasis on the need for the original poster to demonstrate their reasoning before further guidance can be offered.

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Homework Statement


Determine whether the following series converge, converge conditionally, or converge absolutely.

Homework Equations


a) Σ(-1)^k×k^3×(5+k)^-2k (where k goes from 1 to infinity)

b) ∑sin(2π + kπ)/√k × ln(k) (where k goes from 2 to infinity)

c) ∑k×sin(1+k^3)/(k + ln(k)) (where k goes from 1 to infinity)

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried using the integral test and the alternating series test, but couldn't figure it out. Any help is appreciated, thank you.
 
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ellaingeborg said:

Homework Statement


Determine whether the following series converge, converge conditionally, or converge absolutely.

Homework Equations


a) Σ(-1)^k×k^3×(5+k)^-2k (where k goes from 1 to infinity)

b) ∑sin(2π + kπ)/√k × ln(k) (where k goes from 2 to infinity)

c) ∑k×sin(1+k^3)/(k + ln(k)) (where k goes from 1 to infinity)

The Attempt at a Solution


I tried using the integral test and the alternating series test, but couldn't figure it out. Any help is appreciated, thank you.
It's difficult to help you if you don't show us what you have tried. Let's start with part a). Show us how you would apply the alternating series test to it.
 
tnich said:
It's difficult to help you if you don't show us what you have tried. Let's start with part a). Show us how you would apply the alternating series test to it.

More to the point: it is a violation of PF rules for us to offer help if the OP has not shown the work done.
 
@ellaingeborg, please pick one of the three problems and show us what you have tried.
All others, please refrain from posting until we hear back from the OP.
 
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