Writing the sum of a series as a function of x

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The forum discussion focuses on determining the convergence of the series \(\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \left(\frac{2x-3}{5}\right)^n\). The key conclusion is that the series converges when the absolute value of the term \(\frac{2x-3}{5}\) is less than 1, specifically when \(|\frac{2x-3}{5}| < 1\). Additionally, the sum of the series can be expressed as a function of \(x\) in simplified form, leveraging the properties of geometric series.

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Find all the values for which the series (where n=1 to infinity) [tex]\sum((2x-3)/5)^n[/tex] converges. For these values of x, write the sum of the series as a function of x in simplified form.

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this is just a geometric series. remember [tex]\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} y^n[/tex] coverges iff |y|<1.
 

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