Converging Series Limit of pai: Proving Limit Not 1/2

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The discussion focuses on proving that the limit of the series (n+2) / (2n² + 1) does not converge to 1/2 as n approaches infinity. Participants suggest manipulating the series by dividing both the numerator and denominator by n², leading to the conclusion that the limit approaches 0. The mathematical expressions are clarified, emphasizing the importance of proper notation in mathematical discussions.

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hi :)
Quick questions:

How can I write a series converging into the limit of pai ?

Prove that the limit of the series zz (n+2) / (2n² +1) zz is not 1/2 when n->infinity (and bigger than 1)


I came to the equation:
zz |(-2n² + 2n +3) / (2n² +1) | >= ε zz

(*)And I made the left expression smaller by enlarging the denominator and diminution the numerator:

zz |(-2n² + 2n) / (2n² +n) | >= ε zz
which is
zz |(-2n + 2) / (2n +1) | >= ε zz
and again.. (*)
zz |(-2n) / (2n +n) | >= ε zz
which is
zz |-2/3 | >= ε zz

and then I can choose ε = 2/3 ?
something dosent seem right ..
 
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Are those "zz"s suppose to delimit mathematical expressions? Please don't do that- especially not without explanation!

Abukadu said:
hi :)
Quick questions:

How can I write a series converging into the limit of pai ?

Prove that the limit of the series zz (n+2) / (2n² +1) zz is not 1/2 when n->infinity (and bigger than 1)
The simplest thing to do is to divide both numerator and denominator by n2 so that you get ((1/n)+ (2/n2))/(2+ (1/n)). Now you should be able to see that, as n goes to infinity, those fractions go to 0.


I came to the equation:
zz |(-2n² + 2n +3) / (2n² +1) | >= ε zz

(*)And I made the left expression smaller by enlarging the denominator and diminution the numerator:

zz |(-2n² + 2n) / (2n² +n) | >= ε zz
which is
zz |(-2n + 2) / (2n +1) | >= ε zz
and again.. (*)
zz |(-2n) / (2n +n) | >= ε zz
which is
zz |-2/3 | >= ε zz

and then I can choose ε = 2/3 ?
something dosent seem right ..
 

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