Series: Convergent or Divergent?

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Homework Statement


Is the following convergent or divergent?

ln(2(n+1))-ln(2n)


Homework Equations



comparison test

The Attempt at a Solution



I put it into the form ln(1+(1/n)), but I don't understand what to use as Bn for the comparison test. (which is what wolfram alpha uses)
 
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genevievelily said:

Homework Statement


Is the following convergent or divergent?

ln(2(n+1))-ln(2n)


Homework Equations



comparison test

The Attempt at a Solution



I put it into the form ln(1+(1/n)), but I don't understand what to use as Bn for the comparison test. (which is what wolfram alpha uses)

That's a good start. I think you want to look at how ln(1+x) behaves when x is very small. Do you think it converges or diverges?