sum_(n=1)^oo(4n)/(2n+1)
The integral test is applicable if f is positive, continuous and decreasing function on infinite interval [k,oo) where k>=1 and a_n=f(x) . Then the series sum_(n=1)^ooa_n converges or diverges if and only if the improper integral int_1^oof(x)dx converges or diverges.
For the given series a_n=(4n)/(2n+1)
Consider f(x)=(4x)/(2x+1)
Refer to the attached graph of the function. From the graph we observe that the function is positive and continuous. However it is not decreasing on the interval [1,oo)
We can also determine whether the function is decreasing by finding the derivative f'(x) such that f'(x)<0 for x>=1
Let's find the derivative by the quotient rule:
f(x)=(4x)/(2x+1)
f'(x)=((2x+1)d/dx(4x)-(4x)d/dx(2x+1))/(2x+1)^2
f'(x)=((2x+1)(4)-(4x)(2))/(2x+1)^2
f'(x)=(8x+4-8x)/(2x+1)^2
f'(x)=4/(2x+1)^2
So f'(x)>0
which implies that the function is not decreasing.
Since the function does not satisfies the conditions for the integral test, we can not apply integral test.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
sum_(n=1)^oo (4n)/(2n+1) Confirm that the Integral Test can be applied to the series. Then use the Integral Test to determine the convergence or divergence of the series.
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