Power series. tell me if i'm on the right track.

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The power series for the function f(x) = 3 / (2 - 5x) can be expressed as f(x) = (3/2) * Σ[(5/2)x]^n, where the series converges for |(5/2)x| < 1. The user correctly identified the series representation and is on the right track. To determine the interval of convergence, applying the ratio test is essential, which will confirm the radius of convergence as 2/5. The sign of the term (5/2)x does not affect the convergence radius.

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I have to find the power series f(x)= 3 / (2 -5x).

I devided everything by 2 so I have (1/2) / (1 - 5x/2) = [tex]\sum[/tex] ar^n

and then through some steps I have 15x^n / 2^n+1

and I on the right track? How do I find the interval of convergence?
 
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[tex]f(x)=\frac{3}{2-5x}=\frac{3}{2}*\frac{1}{1-\frac{5x}{2}}=\frac{3}{2}\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}[\frac{5}{2}x]^n[/tex]

To find the radius of convergence u might want to use the ratio test.
 
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shouldnt that 5/2 x be negative though? does that make a difference?
 

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