Series and Sequence Help: Convergence and Limits with r = 11/22

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The discussion revolves around convergence and limits of sequences and series, specifically focusing on a sequence defined by r = 11/22 and related series. Participants explore the behavior of sequences and series, including convergence tests and limits, without reaching definitive conclusions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents a sequence {nr^r} and asks for its limit as n approaches infinity, questioning whether it converges or diverges.
  • Another participant interprets r as 0.5 and questions the convergence of the series, suggesting that if r=0.5, the limit of n√0.5 needs to be evaluated.
  • There is a challenge regarding the convergence of the series sigma n=1 to infinity nr^r, with one participant expressing confusion about its convergence given the value of r.
  • For the series An=8n/(6n+13), one participant states they found it to diverge to infinity, while another prompts the use of the divergence test for clarity.
  • Regarding An=50/(5^n), a participant suggests that it would diverge to minus infinity, raising questions about the nature of divergence.

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Participants express differing views on the convergence of the sequences and series discussed, with no consensus reached on the limits or convergence behavior of the sequences and series presented.

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There are unresolved assumptions regarding the value of r and its implications for convergence. The discussions also reflect varying interpretations of the divergence test and its application to the series.

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Students or individuals studying sequences and series in mathematics, particularly those grappling with convergence concepts and limit evaluations.

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hi everyone, I am having trouble with a few problems, i was wondering if anyone can help me thank.
1.) given r= 11/22

a.)consider the sequence {nr^r}. if convergent find limit. if divergent find if it goes to inf or minus inf. or div otherwise
lim nr^r = ?
n->infinity

b.)take my word for it that it can be shown that
sigma i=1 to n ir^i = (n(r^(n+2))-(n+1)(r^(n+1))+r)/((1-r)^2)

now consider the series sigma n=1 to infinity nr^r
sigma n=1 to infinity nr^r = ? 2.) An= 8n/(6n+13)
the series sigma n=1 to infinity (An) =?
if convergent, find sum. if divergent find it it goes to positive or negitive.and 3.) An= 50/(5^n)
find whether {An} is convergent, if so, find limit.

any help would be great. thanks.
 
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JessicaSTAR said:
hi everyone, I am having trouble with a few problems, i was wondering if anyone can help me thank.
1.) given r= 11/22
You mean r=0.5?
JessicaSTAR said:
a.)consider the sequence {nr^r}. if convergent find limit. if divergent find if it goes to inf or minus inf. or div otherwise
lim nr^r = ?
n->infinity
If r=0.5, then what's [tex]\lim_{n\rightarrow \infty} n \sqrt{0.5}[/tex]
JessicaSTAR said:
b.)take my word for it that it can be shown that
sigma i=1 to n ir^i = (n(r^(n+2))-(n+1)(r^(n+1))+r)/((1-r)^2)
now consider the series sigma n=1 to infinity nr^r
sigma n=1 to infinity nr^r = ?
You have lost me here. If r=0.5, how is the series convergent in the first place?
JessicaSTAR said:
2.) An= 8n/(6n+13)
the series sigma n=1 to infinity (An) =?
if convergent, find sum. if divergent find it it goes to positive or negitive.
What does the divergence test tell you?
JessicaSTAR said:
and 3.) An= 50/(5^n)
find whether {An} is convergent, if so, find limit.
You have already stated how to find if a sequence is convergent or divergent. Why not apply it here?
 
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sorry for the first one a.) and b.) instead or nr^r i meant nr^n

ok for 2.) i got infinity

and 3.) would go to minus infinity so would it be divergent?
 
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i still need help on 1a and b and 3, anyhelp would be good, thanks.:smile:
 

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