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MTH1030 -1035 - S1 2025 MTH1030/5 Week 8 lesson quiz: Infinite sequences and series

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The infinite series \[1-1/2+1/2-1/3+1/3-\ldots\] converges. What is its sum?

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We are given the infinite series: 1 - 1/2 + 1/2 - 1/3 + 1/3 - 1/4 + 1/4 - 1/5 + ... A helpful way to analyze it is to look at how the terms cancel in pairs starting from the second term. - The first term stands alone: 1.......Login to view full explanation

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