Series Converges to b: Find Method

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The original poster presents a series \(\sum\frac{b^{(2n+2)}(-1)^{n}}{(2n+2)!}\) and seeks to determine its convergence in terms of \(b\). The context involves series convergence and potentially power series representation.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the use of the Ratio Test to establish convergence and explore methods to find the series' limit. There is a suggestion to differentiate the series term by term, which raises questions about the relevance of differentiation in finding the series' convergence.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the series and its relationship to known functions. Some guidance has been offered regarding differentiation, but there is no consensus on the method to find the series' limit.

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There is a mention of the original poster's struggle to find methods for determining convergence values, indicating a potential gap in resources or understanding of series representations.

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Homework Statement


I have the series \sum\frac{b^{(2n+2)}(-1)^{n}}{(2n+2)!} from n=0 to infinity. I am trying to find what it converges to in terms of b.


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Using the Ratio Test I have established that it does converge.


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I have scoured the internet, my notes, and all my books, but I can't seem to find a way to find what these kinds of series (power I believe) converge to, only ways to see if they converge or not. I just need to find out the method to calculate what it converges to in terms of b. Thank you for any assistance.
 
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\sum\frac{b^{(2n+2)}(-1)^{n}}{(2n+2)!}=\sum\frac{b^{(2n+2)}(-1)^{n}}{(2n+2)(2n+1)!}, from which you can differentiate term by term
 
Why would I differentiate it? How does that help find what it converges to?
 
\frac{d}{dx}\sum\frac{b^{(2n+2)}(-1)^{n}}{(2n+2)(2n+1)!}=\sum\frac{b^{(2n+1)}(-1)^{n}}{(2n+1)!} which looks a bit like which function?
 
It looks like the general term of the Taylor Polynomail for sin(x)...so it is sin(b)?
 
The derivative of the series converges to sin(b), not the original series.
 

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