For the following power series: ∑ (4^n x^n)/([log(n+1)]^(n)

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The power series ∑ (4^n x^n)/([log(n+1)]^n) has a radius of convergence of 0, indicating that it converges only at x = 0. The interval of convergence is also 0, confirming that the series does not converge for any other values of x. The root test was correctly applied, leading to these definitive conclusions about convergence behavior.

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For the following power series, find

∑ (4^n x^n)/([log(n+1)]^(n)

(a) the radius of convergence
(b) the interval of convergence, discussing the endpoint convergence when
the radius of convergence is finite.
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I wanted to know whether my solution is write, is it possible for someone to check it for me. Thank You

Due to the n-th powers, we use the root test.

r = lim(n-->∞) |4^n x^n / [log(n+1)]^n|^(1/n)
= lim(n-->∞) 4|x| / log(n+1)
= 0 for all x.

a) radius of convg= 0
b) interval of convg=0

since the series is infinte
 
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