A Solving a power series

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The question was: calculate the following sum within its open interval of convergence after determining the radius of convergence:

##\sum_{n=0}^{+\infty} \frac{x^n}{2n+1}##

##\textbf{Finding the radius of convergence:}##

I believe I followed the correct steps, but I got stuck solving it. Here's what I've done so far:

We use the ratio test to determine the radius of convergence. The formula for the radius of convergence, R, is:

##\frac{1}{R} = \lim_{n \to \infty} \left| \frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n} \right|##

In this case, the general term ##a_n = \frac{x^n}{2n+1}##. Applying the ratio test:

##\frac{1}{R} = \lim_{n \to \infty} \left| \frac{\frac{x^{n+1}}{2(n+1)+1}}{\frac{x^n}{2n+1}} \right|##

Simplifying:

##\frac{1}{R} = \lim_{n \to \infty} \left| \frac{x^{n+1}(2n+1)}{(2n+3)x^n} \right|##
##\frac{1}{R} = \lim_{n \to \infty} \left| \frac{x(2n+1)}{2n+3} \right|##

Now, as ##n \to \infty##, ##\frac{2n+1}{2n+3} \to 1##. Therefore:

##\frac{1}{R} = |x| \cdot 1 = |x|##

Thus, the series converges when |x| < 1, and the radius of convergence is R = 1.

I think this is correct, but I got stuck while solving it. If anyone could help me, it would be greatly appreciated!
 
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ILY said:
I think this is correct, but I got stuck while solving it.
I don't see anything wrong in the work you show.

By "solving it," I presume you mean finding the sum of the series. What are some of the techniques shown in your textbook for finding the sum of a convergent power series? Your textbook might have some examples.
 
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