Summing a series on an interval of convergence

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Homework Statement


Find the interval of convergence of the series and, within this interval, the sum of the series as a function of x.
[tex]\sum^{\infty}_{n=0}\frac{(x-1)^{2n}}{4^n}[/tex]

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The Attempt at a Solution


Finding the interval is easy, using the ratio test it reduces down to
[tex]|\frac{(x-1)^{2}}{4}|<1[/tex]
[tex]-1<x<3[/tex]

However, I have no idea how to do the second part. Any help?
 
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1- You should check the end points to decide the interval.
2- For the sum, I think you know something called "geomtric series", right?