What is the radius and interval of convergence for the given power series?

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The discussion revolves around determining the radius and interval of convergence for the power series given by the summation sigma[n=1,inf] ((3x-2)^n/(n^2*3^n)). The subject area is power series and convergence tests.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the application of the Root Test to analyze convergence. There are attempts to clarify the calculations for the radius and interval of convergence, with some questioning the accuracy of the results.

Discussion Status

The discussion includes various attempts to apply the Root Test, with one participant expressing uncertainty about the radius of convergence and another suggesting a correction to the calculation. There is an acknowledgment of a potential error in the radius of convergence calculation.

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Participants are working under the constraints of homework rules, which may limit the extent of guidance provided. There is an ongoing exploration of assumptions related to the convergence criteria.

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Homework Statement



Find the radius of convergence and the interval of convergence of the series sigma[n=1,inf] ((3x-2)^n/(n^2*3^n))

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sigma[n=1,inf] ((3x-2)^n/(n^2*3^n))
I applied the Root Test
p=lim n->inf |(3x-2)^n/(n^2*3^n)|^(1/n) = lim n->inf |(3x-2)/(3n^(2/n))| = 0
So the series Converges but I'm lost as to how to come up with the radius of convergence or the interval of convergence
 
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My bad I did this completley wrong let me work it out some more
 
p=lim n->inf |(3x-2)^n/(n^2*3^n)|^(1/n) = lim n->inf |(3x-2)/(3n^(2/n))| = |x-2/3|

sense for the root test 0<= p < 1
I have
0<= |x-2/3| <1
whose solution is
-1/3 < x < 5/3
which is my interval of convergence
So the radius of convergence is
(5/3-1/3)/2 = 2/3

does this look better?
 
Looks okay except you made a small error calculating the radius of convergence. You should find it equal 1.
 
Ah thanks
 

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