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An example of two sequences Xn and Yn is provided, where Xn is the sum of 1 from 1 to n and Yn is the sum of -1 from 1 to n. The limit of (Xn + Yn) exists, but it does not equal the sum of the individual limits of Xn and Yn, which are both divergent. The discussion references a theorem about the convergence of series, noting that if both series are convergent, the equality holds only if at least one series is divergent. Additionally, the gamma constant is mentioned in relation to undefined series, suggesting a connection to the problem at hand. The sequences Xn and Yn are defined and illustrate the complexities of limits in series.
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Give an example of two sequences Xn(sum from 1 to infinity) and Yn(sum from 1 to infinity) where lim (as n tends to infinity) of (Xn + Yn ) exists but lim (as n goes to infinity) of(Xn +Yn) does not equal lim (as n goes to infinity) Xn + lim(as n goes to infinity) Yn.
 
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By the old theorem:

\sum_n (x_n+y_n)=\sum_n x_n + \sum_n y_n
if \sum x_n and \sum_y_n are convergent series, your only hope is to have either \sum x_n or \sum y_n divergent.

Maybe also allowed: Even if \sum (x_n+y_n)=\sum x_n + \sum y_n[/tex], the radii of converge need not be the same.
 
Does the two sequence Xn and Yn defined??

If not (this is a wild guess), is gamma constant one? Because:

\sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{1}{n}
is undefined, and also

-\sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{(-1)^nx^n}{n}
is also undefined

but \sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{1}{n} - \sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{(-1)^nx^n}{n}=\gamma=0.577...
 
Does the two sequence Xn and Yn defined??

If not (this is a wild guess), is gamma constant one? Because:

\sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{1}{n}
is undefined, and also

-\sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{(-1)^nx^n}{n}
is also undefined

but \sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{1}{n} - \sum_{n=1}^\infty\frac{(-1)^nx^n}{n}=\gamma=0.577...
 
X_n=\sum_{k=1}^n 1
Y_n=\sum_{k=1}^n -1
 
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