# Interval of convergence?

1. Jan 11, 2014

### alnix

1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

serie ((-1)^(n-1)(x-2)^(n-1))/(5^n)

2. Relevant equations
how to find the interval of convergence for this?

3. The attempt at a solution

2. Jan 11, 2014

### tiny-tim

hi alnix!

(try using the X2 button just above the Reply box )

first, simplify it to something you can recognise!

3. Jan 11, 2014

### lendav_rott

Before we can go anywhere, is this what you mean?
$$\frac{(-1)^{n-1}(x-2)^{n-1}}{5^n}$$

4. Jan 11, 2014

### HallsofIvy

The simplest way to determine the radius of convergence is to use the "ratio test".
$$a_n= \frac{(-1)^{n-1}(x- 2)^{n-1}}{5^n}$$
$$a_{n+1}= \frac{(-1)^n(x- 2)^n}{5^{n+1}}$$

What is $\left|\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}\right|$? What is the limit of that as n goes to infinity? For what x is that limit less than 1?

5. Jan 13, 2014

### Staff: Mentor

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