Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-53849-787-9

Chapter 11 - Infinite Sequences and Series - 11.8 Exercises - Page 769: 14

Answer

The radius of convergence: $\infty$ The interval of convergence: $(-\infty,\infty)$

Work Step by Step

Let $a_n=(-1)^n\frac{x^{2n+1}}{(2n+1)!}$. It can be checked that $\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}=\frac{-x^2}{(2n+3)(2n+2)}.$ We know $\lim \frac{-1}{(2n+3)(2n+2)}=0$. Find the interval of convergence. $\lim |\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}|=\lim |\frac{-x^2}{(2n+3)(2n+2)}|=0\cdot |x^2|=0$ Since $\lim|\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}|<1$ for any $x$, the radius of convergence is $\infty$ and the interval of convergence is $(-\infty,\infty)$.
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