What is the Interval of Convergence for These Power Series?

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The discussion revolves around determining the interval of convergence for two power series. The first series involves a term with a square root in the denominator, while the second series is an alternating series with factorial in the denominator.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss their findings regarding the intervals of convergence for the given power series, with one participant expressing uncertainty about their results. There are attempts to verify answers and clarify reasoning behind the convergence of the second series.

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided feedback on the correctness of the first series' interval, while others are questioning the reasoning behind the second series' interval of convergence. There is an ongoing exploration of the mathematical justification for the results presented.

Contextual Notes

Participants are navigating through the complexities of power series convergence, with some expressing confusion over the implications of their calculations and the appearance of terms in their reasoning.

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I just wanted to see if someone could verify my answers:

[tex] \\sum_{n=0}^\\infty \\frac{(x+7)^n}{sqrt(n)}[/tex]
I get:
-8<x<-6

[tex] \\sum_{n=1}^\\infty \\frac{(-1)^n*x^2n}{n!}[/tex]
This one I'm not sure of. When I take the limit I get 0. When I solve the inequality I get x. I can't find an example of this.
 
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1. correct
2. [tex]\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^{n}x^{2n}}{n!}[/tex][tex]|\frac{(-1)^{n+1}x^{2n+1}}{n!(n+1)}\frac{n!}{(-1)^{n}x^{2n}} = \frac{x}{n+1} \rightarrow 0[/tex]. Thus the interval of convergence is [tex](-\infty, \infty)[/tex]
 
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I don't understand your answer for #2. I got the same thing but how is this the interval of convergence?
 
fsm said:
I don't understand your answer for #2. I got the same thing but how is this the interval of convergence?

What don't you understand about it?
 
All the stuff to the right of the equal sign now just appeared. Thanks for the help.
 

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