Using direct comparison test on Σ(n/(2n+3))²

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Homework Statement


Prove the convergence or divergence of the series [tex]\Sigma[/tex][tex](\frac{n}{2n+3})^{2}[/tex] using the Direct Comparison Test.


Homework Equations


If series A converges and every term in series B is less than the corresponding term in series A, then series B converges.
If series C diverges and every term in series D is greater than the corresponding term in series C, then series D diverges.


The Attempt at a Solution


I can't think of anything useful to compare it to. Turning either the top or the bottom to 1 doesn't yield anything useful, nor does it behave as a p-series.
 
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hi rdioface! :smile:

(use "left(" and "right)" to automatically get latex brackets the right size :wink:)

always try to simplify by getting things as close to 1 as possible …

in this case, try divdiding top and bottom by n :smile: