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Is the solution correct? Question: Use the fact that 1 (1+x)2 = ∞ ∑ n=0(−1)n(n+1)xn   (converges for −1<x<1) to find a series that converges to −2 (1+x)3 (for −1<x<1). "Solution": Line 1: Notice that if f(x)= 1 (1+x)2   then f′(x)= −2 (1+x)3 . Line 2: Therefore, to find a series for −2 (1+x)3   we could differentiate the series for 1 (1+x)2 . Line 3: To find the derivative of a convergent series, we can differentiate term-by-term (i.e. differentiate one term at a time, as if we were differentiating a polynomial). Line 4: Let's expand the given series: Line 5: 1 (1+x)2 =1−2x+3x2−4x3+5x4−6x5+...  Line 6: Now differentiate both sides: Line 7: −2 (1+x)3 =−2+3⋅2x−4⋅3x2+5⋅4x3−6⋅5x4+...  Line 8: Write using sigma notation: Line 9: −2 (1+x)3 = ∞ ∑ n=0(−1)n(n+1)⋅n⋅xn  Line 10: The radius of convergence does not change when differentiating, so   ∞ ∑ n=0(−1)n(n+1)⋅n⋅xn  is a power series that converges to −2 (1+x)3 for −1<x<1.   Is the above "solution" correct? If not, in which line is the first error? First error in line 9 What is the correct final answer to the question? (Choose from the options below) Option II Option I:   ∞ ∑ n=0(−1)n(n+1)⋅n⋅xn   Option II:   ∞ ∑ n=1(−1)n(n+1)⋅n⋅xn−1    Option III:   ∞ ∑ n=0(−1)n(n+1)⋅n⋅xn+1    Option IV:   ∞ ∑ n=1(−1)n+1(n+1)⋅n⋅xn−1    

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The problem presents a question about identifying the first error in a proposed solution that differentiates a power series term-by-term to obtain a series for -2/(1+x)^3. We will evaluate each option and point out where the inconsistencies arise. Option I: ∞∑_{n=0} (-1)^n (n+1)·n·x^n. This option keeps the same coefficient pattern as the differentiated series but uses x^n instead of the correct x^{n-1} after differentiation. Since differentiating x^n yields n·x^{n-1}, the exponent should drop by one, not stay the same. Moreover, the index should start at n=1 because the term wi......Login to view full explanation

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Question text 5Marks a) Find the radii of convergence of the following series:[math: ∑n=1∞n2+2n3n2+2xn]\displaystyle \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \dfrac{n^2+2n}{3n^2+2}x^n radius = Answer 1[input][math: ∑n=1∞n2+2n3n+2xn]\displaystyle \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \dfrac{n^2+2n}{3^n+2}x^n radius = Answer 2[input]b) Suppose a power series [math: ∑n=1∞anxn]\displaystyle \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} a_n x^n is convergent for [math: x=−3]x= -3 and divergent for [math: x=5]x = 5.For [math: x=−1]x = -1, the power series Answer 3[select: , is convergent., is divergent., can be convergent or divergent depending on the coefficients.]For [math: x=−6]x = -6, the power series Answer 4[select: , is convergent., is divergent., can be convergent or divergent depending on the coefficients.]For [math: x=3]x = 3, the power series Answer 5[select: , is convergent., is divergent., can be convergent or divergent depending on the coefficients.]Notes Report question issue Question 8 Notes

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In this question we work through the steps for solving the following problem: Find the interval of convergence and the radius of convergence of the power series ∞ ∑ n=0 (x−4)n 3n2    Solution outline: To find interval and radius of convergence, we usually start by using the Ratio Test: a) Evaluate the limit lim n→∞| an+1 an |=lim n→∞| (x−4)n+1 3(n+1)2 (x−4)n 3n2 |      |x-4| b) What does the Ratio Test and your answer in (a) tell you about convergence when |x−4|<1  ?    [ Select ] Nothing (because the ratio test inconclusive) The power series converges The power series diverges c) What does the Ratio Test and your answer in (a) tell you about convergence when |x−4|>1  ?    [ Select ] The power series converges Nothing (because the ratio test inconclusive) The power series diverges d) What does the Ratio Test and your answer in (a) tell you about convergence when |x−4|=1 ?    [ Select ] The power series diverges The power series converges Nothing (because the ratio test inconclusive) e) For what values of x is |x−4|<1 ? (Solve the inequality)  [ Select ] x < 5 -4 < x < 5 -4 < x < 4 3 < x < 5 2 < x < 6 f) When x=5  the power series in the question becomes ∞ ∑ n=0 1 3n2  . Does this series converge or diverge?    [ Select ] Diverges Converges g) When x=3   the power series in the question becomes ∞ ∑ n=0 (−1)n 3n2   . Does this series converge or diverge?    [ Select ] Diverges Converges h) Summarizing the results we have found, for what values of x does the power series in the question converge? [ Select ] Converges for x in the interval (-4,4) Converges for x in the interval [3,5] Converges for x in the interval (-4,5] Converges for x in the interval [3,5) Converges for x in the interval (3,5] Converges for x in the interval [-4,4] Note: This is the interval of convergence.

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