Infinite Summation: Define Tn & Find x,a Relationship

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The discussion focuses on defining Tn as the sum of the first n terms for given values of a and x, specifically T9(2,5) representing the sum from 0 to 10. The equations provided include T0=1, T1=(xlna)1/1, T2=(xlna)2/2!, and Tn=(xlna)n/n!. The relationship established indicates that as n approaches infinity, the sum Sn approaches ax, where Sn is the sum of n terms. The use of a graphing calculator to visualize the sequence is also noted.

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Homework Statement



Define Tn as the sum of the first n terms, for various values of a and x, e.g. T9(2,5) is the sume of the first nine terms when a = 2 and x = 5.

The first n terms are 0-10, including both 0 and 10.

Homework Equations



T0=1, T1= (xlna)1/1, T2= (xlna)2/2!, T3= (xlna)3/3!... Tn = (xlna)n/n!


The Attempt at a Solution



Using a graphing calculator, seq(xlna)n/n!,n,0,10)

The relationship between x and a is: n --> infinity, Sn --> ax, Sn represents the sum of n.
 
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I am not too sure what the question is but this seems like it might help


e^x=1+x+\frac{x^2}{2!}+\frac{x^3}{3!}+... = \sum_{n=0} ^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{n!}
 

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