Use the techniques of geometric series

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The discussion focuses on the application of geometric series techniques, specifically in evaluating the series \( S_n = \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{7^n}{n!} \). Participants suggest various convergence tests, including the ratio test, divergence test, and integral test. The Maclaurin series for \( e^x \) is referenced to facilitate the evaluation of the series. Ultimately, the ratio test is confirmed as an appropriate method for determining convergence.

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  • Understanding of geometric series and their properties
  • Familiarity with convergence tests: ratio test, integral test, and comparison test
  • Knowledge of Maclaurin series and exponential functions
  • Basic calculus concepts, including limits and series summation
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  • Explore the properties and applications of the Maclaurin series
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$\tiny{242.WS10.a}$
\begin{align*}
&\textsf{use the techniques of geometric series} \\
&-\textsf {telescoping series, p-series, n-th term } \\
&-\textsf{divergence test, integral test, comparison test,} \\
&-\textsf{limit comparison test,ratio test, root test, } \\
&-\textsf {absolute convergence, alternating series test}
\end{align*}\begin{align*}
\displaystyle
S_n&=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{7^n}{n!}\\
&=
\end{align*}
$\textsf{not sure what test to use on this, was thinking ratio test?}$
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If we are to simply evaluate the given series, consider the following Maclaurin series:

$$e^x=\sum_{k=0}^{\infty}\frac{x^k}{k!}$$

Can you proceed?
 
\begin{align*}
\displaystyle
S_n&=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{7^n}{n!}\\
e^7 &=1+7+\frac{7^2}{2!}
+\frac{7^3}{3!}+\frac{7^4}{4!}+\cdots \\
e^7 &=1+7+\frac{49}{2}+\frac{343}{6}+\frac{2401}{24}+\cdots
\end{align*}
$\textsf{however this problem was given with }$ $n=1$
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karush said:
\begin{align*}
\displaystyle
S_n&=\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{7^n}{n!}\\
e^7 &=1+7+\frac{7^2}{2!}
+\frac{7^3}{3!}+\frac{7^4}{4!}+\cdots \\
e^7 &=1+7+\frac{49}{2}+\frac{343}{6}+\frac{2401}{24}+\cdots
\end{align*}
$\textsf{however this problem was given with }$ $n=1$
🎃

So, then I would write:

$$e^x-1=\sum_{k=1}^{\infty}\frac{x^k}{k!}$$ ;)
 
karush said:
$\tiny{242.WS10.a}$
\begin{align*}
&\textsf{use the techniques of geometric series} \\
&-\textsf {telescoping series, p-series, n-th term } \\
&-\textsf{divergence test, integral test, comparison test,} \\
&-\textsf{limit comparison test,ratio test, root test, } \\
&-\textsf {absolute convergence, alternating series test}
\end{align*}\begin{align*}
\displaystyle
S_n&=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{7^n}{n!}\\
&=
\end{align*}
$\textsf{not sure what test to use on this, was thinking ratio test?}$
🎃

The ratio test should work fine :)
 

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