Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-32187-896-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-32187-896-0

Chapter 10: Infinite Sequences and Series - Section 10.6 - Alternating Series and Conditional Convergence - Exercises 10.6 - Page 603: 29

Answer

Converges Absolutely

Work Step by Step

Consider $\int_a^\infty f(x) dx=\int_1^\infty \dfrac{\tan^{-1} x}{1+x^2} dx$ In order to solve the given integral we will have to take the help of u-substitution method, then plug in $u =\tan^{-1} x$ and $ du=\dfrac{dx}{1+x^2}$ Thus, we have $\int_{\tan^{-1}(1)}^{\tan^{-1}(\infty)} \dfrac{\tan^{-1} x}{(1+x^2)} dx=\int_{(\pi/4)}^{(\pi/2)} (u) du$ or, $[\dfrac{u^2}{2}]_{(\pi/4)}^{(\pi/2)}=$ Finite value Hence, the series Converges Absolutely by Integral test.
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