Convergence Tests for Sin(2n)/n^2 and (-3)^n/n!: Ratio Test vs Comparison Test

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The discussion focuses on the convergence tests for the series Sin(2n)/n^2 and (-3)^n/n!. The user initially considers the Ratio Test for Sin(2n)/n^2 but finds it complex, ultimately suggesting the Comparison Test as a simpler alternative. For the series (-3)^n/n!, the Ratio Test is applied, yielding a limit of 0, confirming absolute convergence since 0 is less than 1. The user questions the correctness of their application of the Ratio Test and considers using the Comparison Test for the first series.

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  • Understanding of series convergence tests, specifically the Ratio Test and Comparison Test.
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  • Basic calculus concepts, including limits and infinite series.
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help determining where the series here is abs. convergent.

its Sin(2n)/n^2, i thought about the ratio test but it gets nasty, is there a easier way?
nm, i think it is convergence if I use the comparison test? Sound right?what about (-3)^n/n!, i used the ratio test, and got 0, which means it abs. convergent since 0<1, but i don't think i did it right .
I did:
Lim n-> infinity : (-3^(n+1)/(n+1)!)(n!/-3^n)= -3 lim n!/n+1!...
does that look right?
 
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On the 1st one: what about the comparison test to its absolute value series?

On the 2nd one: Consider the Ratio Test or d'Alambert's ratio.
 
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