Finding Intervals of Convergence

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The interval of convergence for the given power series is (0, 8). The correct inequality derived from the series is |(x-4)/4| < 1, which simplifies to -1 < (x-4)/4 < 1. After solving this inequality, the endpoints 0 and 8 must be checked for convergence. The final answer can be expressed in various forms, including (0, 8), [0, 8), (0, 8], or [0, 8], depending on the convergence at the endpoints.

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Find the interval of convergence for the given power series.
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The series is convergent
from x= ___ to
x = ____

Attempt


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Attempted solutions:

I have to input the answer into something called WeBWorK and I've tried a bunch of different pairs of number, the only ones i remember try were

0, 8
0, 4
0, -8

among many others.

Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong?
 
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You have a sign mistake. You should get

\left| \frac{x-4} 4\right| &lt; 1

so

-1 &lt; \frac{x-4} 4 &lt; 1
 
Well after simplifying that inequality, I get the intervals to be (x=0, x=8), and like I said before, it still isn't correct.

Did I make a mistake somewhere else?
 
No. It converges on (0,8). The only remaining question is whether it converges at the two end points, 0 and 8, which need to be checked separately. You might need to give an answer in one of these forms:

(0,8), [0,8), (0,8], [0,8]

where the square bracket indicates convergence at that end. Check x = 0 and x = 8.
 

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