Infinite Series: Find Function

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The discussion revolves around an infinite series involving terms of the form \(\frac{10}{x^n}\) and the goal is to find a function \(f(x)\) that represents this series. The original poster notes that the series converges for \(|x| > 1\).

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to derive a function from the series and proposes \(f(x) = \frac{10}{x-1}\), while questioning the reasoning behind the denominator. Another participant suggests an alternative expression for \(f_n(x)\) and raises the possibility of missing key insights. A hint is provided to factor out a term and recognize a familiar series.

Discussion Status

The discussion is active with participants exploring different interpretations of the series and its convergence. Some guidance has been offered, particularly regarding recognizing the geometric series, but there is no explicit consensus on the correct function representation yet.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working under the assumption that the series converges for \(|x| > 1\) and are considering the implications of this condition on their proposed functions.

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Hello all!
I have the following infinite series:

[tex]\frac{10}{x}+\frac{10}{x^2}+\frac{10}{x^3}+\ldots[/tex]

How would I find a function, f(x), of this series?

I know the series converges for [tex]\vert x \vert > 1[/tex]

I think the function is: [tex]f(x) = \frac{10}{x-1}[/tex]

but I'm not sure how to get it.

Thanks,
Bailey
 
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why the x-1 in the denominator?
maybe this


[tex]f_{n}(x) = \frac{10}{x^n}[/tex]

because

[tex]\sum\frac{10}{x^n}[/tex]

will be what you started with, but I may be worng and/or missing something though.
 
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Hint: factor out a 10/x and see if the remaining series looks familiar to you.
 
Ugggh! I'm so blind sometimes...must be all the turkey I ate yesterday. I see the geometric series.

Thanks, PM.

Bailey
 

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