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: 18

Answer

The radius of convergence: 4 The interval of convergence: $(-5,3)$

Work Step by Step

Let $a_n=\frac{n(x+1)^n}{4^n}$. It can be checked that $\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}=\frac{(n+1)(x+1)}{4n}$. \We know that $\lim \frac{n+1}{4n}=\frac{1}{4}$. Then, $\lim |\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}|=|\frac{x+1}{4}|$ Find the interval of convergence: $|\frac{x+1}{4}|<1$ $|x+1|<4$ $(-5,3)$
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