SOLUTION: Determine whether the series 3 - 1 + 1/3 - 1/9 + ... is convergent or divergent. If convergent, find its sum.

SOLUTION: Determine whether the series 3 - 1 + 1/3 - 1/9 + ... is convergent or divergent. If convergent, find its sum.

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Question 849383: Determine whether the series 3 - 1 + 1/3 - 1/9 + ... is convergent or divergent. If convergent, find its sum.
Answer by AnlytcPhil(1806) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3 - 1 + 1/3 - 1/9 +- ��

That has  = 3 and r=

It converges since it is a geometric series with |r| < 1









Edwin

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