Write a partial sum for the power series,

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The discussion focuses on deriving the partial sum for the power series representation of the function ln(1+4x). The correct power series is identified as Σ from n=0 to infinity of [(-1)^(n)(4^(n+1))(x^(n+1))] / (n+1). The first five nonzero terms of the partial sum are 4x - 32x^2 + (1024/3)x^3 - (16384/4)x^4 + (262144/5)x^5, with a radius of convergence of 1/4. Participants clarify the correct formulation and approach to obtain the series.

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Write a partial sum for the power series, URGENT

Consider the function ln(1+4x).
Write a partial sum for the power series which represents this function consisting of the first 5 nonzero terms. For example, if the series were Sigma from n=0 to infinity of 3^nx^2n , you would write 1+3x2+3^2x^4+3^3x^6+3^4x^8. Also indicate the radius of convergence.

I got a power series = Sigma from n=0 to infinity of [(-1)^n(4^2n+1)(x^n+1)] / n+1
I got partial sum = 4x-32x^2+(1024/3)x^3-(16384/4)x^4+(262144/5)x^5
and radius of convergence = 1/4

radius of convergence is correct. But it says I have the partial sum wrong?
please help!
 
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ani9890 said:
Consider the function ln(1+4x).
I got a power series = Sigma from n=0 to infinity of [(-1)^n(4^2n+1)(x^n+1)] / n+1

This is wrong!

Consider the simpler function:
<br /> \ln(1 + y) = \sum_{n = 0}^{\infty}{\frac{(-1)^{n} y^{n + 1}}{n + 1}}<br />
Then, take y = 4 x. What does:
<br /> (4 \, x)^{n + 1} = ?<br />
equal to?
 

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