Make up a geometric series ∑a rⁿ⁻¹ that converges to the number 5 if
b. a = 13/2

Error Estimates

The approximation eˣ = 1 + x + (x² / 2) is used when x is small. Use the Remainder Estimation Theorem to estimate the error when |x| < 0.1.

Determining Convergence or Divergence

Which of the series in Exercises 17–56 converge, and which diverge? Use any method, and give reasons for your answers.

∑ (from n=1 to ∞) 1 / (2√n + ³√n)

Using the Ratio Test

In Exercises 1–8, use the Ratio Test to determine whether each series converges absolutely or diverges.

∑(from n=2 to ∞) [(3ⁿ⁺²) / ln(n)]

Convergence and Divergence

Which of the sequences {aₙ} in Exercises 31–100 converge, and which diverge? Find the limit of each convergent sequence.

aₙ = (xⁿ / (2n + 1))^(1/n),x > 0

Make up an infinite series of nonzero terms whose sum is

b. −3

Finding Taylor and Maclaurin Series

In Exercises 25–34, find the Taylor series generated by f at x = a.

f(x) = x³ − 2x + 4,a = 2