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 - 11.9 Exercises - Page 775: 3

Answer

$\frac{1}{1+x}=\sum_{n=0}^\infty (-1)^nx^n$ Interval of convergence: $(-1, 1)$

Work Step by Step

We know the following power series. $\frac{1}{1-x}=\sum_{n=0}^\infty x^n$ where $|x|<1$ Replacing $x$ by $-x$, $\frac{1}{1+x}=\sum_{n=0}^\infty (-x)^n$ where $|-x|<1$ $\frac{1}{1+x}=\sum_{n=0}^\infty (-1)^nx^n$ where $|x|<1$ The power series representing $f(x)=\frac{1}{1+x}$ is $\sum_{n=0}^\infty (-1)^nx^n$ with the interval of convergence is $(-1,1)$.
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