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 - Exercises 11.7.1 - 11.7.9 - Page 764: 11

Answer

The series is convergent.

Work Step by Step

$$\sum_{n=1}^\infty\left(\frac{1}{n^3}+\frac{1}{3^n}\right)=\sum_{n=1}^\infty\left(\frac{1}{n^3}\right)+\sum_{n=1}^\infty\left(\frac{1}{3^n}\right)$$Split the series and solve one at a time. The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty\left(\frac{1}{n^3}\right)$ is a $p$-series with $p=3>1$ Thus, the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty\left(\frac{1}{n^3}\right)$ is convergent. The series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty\left(\frac{1}{3^n}\right)=\sum_{n=1}^\infty\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^n$ $\sum_{n=1}^\infty\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^n$ is a Geometric Series with $[|r|=\frac{1}{3}<1]$ Thus the series $\sum_{n=1}^\infty\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^n$ is convergent. The sum of two convergent series is also convergent, so the series $$\sum_{n=1}^\infty\left(\frac{1}{n^3}+\frac{1}{3^n}\right)$$ is convergent.
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