Chapter 10

Thomas Calculus · 685 exercises

Problem 1

Find the Taylor polynomials of orders \(0,1,2,\) and 3 generated by \(f\) at \(a .\) \(f(x)=e^{2 x}, \quad a=0\)

7 step solution

Problem 1

Use the Integral Test to determine if the series in Exercises \(1-12\) converge or diverge. Be sure to check that the conditions of the Integral Test are satisfied. $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^{2}} $$

5 step solution

Problem 1

Find the first four terms of the binomial series for the functions. \begin{equation}(1+x)^{1 / 2}\end{equation}

7 step solution

Problem 1

In Exercises \(1-8,\) use the Direct Comparison Test to determine if each series converges or diverges. $$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^{2}+30}$$

3 step solution

Problem 1

In Exercises \(1-36,\) (a) find the series' radius and interval of convergence. For what values of \(x\) does the series converge (b) absolutely (c) conditionally? $$ \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} x^{n} $$

5 step solution

Problem 1

In Exercises \(1 - 14 ,\) determine if the alternating series converges or diverges. Some of the series do not satisfy the conditions of the Alternating Series Test. $$ \sum _ { n = 1 } ^ { \infty } ( - 1 ) ^ { n + 1 } \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { n } } $$

5 step solution

Problem 1

In Exercises \(1-8,\) use the Ratio Test to determine if each series converges absolutely or diverges. $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2^{n}}{n !} $$

6 step solution

Problem 1

In Exercises \(1-6,\) find a formula for the \(n\) th partial sum of each series and use it to find the series' sum if the series converges. $$2+\frac{2}{3}+\frac{2}{9}+\frac{2}{27}+\cdots+\frac{2}{3^{n-1}}+\cdots$$

4 step solution

Problem 1

Each of Exercises \(1-6\) gives a formula for the \(n\) th term \(a_{n}\) of a sequence \(\left\\{a_{n}\right\\} .\) Find the values of \(a_{1}, a_{2}, a_{3},\) and \(a_{4} .\) $$ a_{n}=\frac{1-n}{n^{2}} $$

5 step solution

Problem 2

Find the Taylor polynomials of orders \(0,1,2,\) and 3 generated by \(f\) at \(a .\) \(f(x)=\sin x, \quad a=0\)

5 step solution

Problem 2

Use the Integral Test to determine if the series in Exercises \(1-12\) converge or diverge. Be sure to check that the conditions of the Integral Test are satisfied. $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^{0.2}} $$

4 step solution

Problem 2

Find the first four terms of the binomial series for the functions. \begin{equation}(1+x)^{1 / 3}\end{equation}

4 step solution

Problem 2

In Exercises \(1-8,\) use the Direct Comparison Test to determine if each series converges or diverges. $$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{n-1}{n^{4}+2}$$

3 step solution

Problem 2

In Exercises \(1-36,\) (a) find the series' radius and interval of convergence. For what values of \(x\) does the series converge (b) absolutely (c) conditionally? $$ \sum_{n=0}^{\infty}(x+5)^{n} $$

4 step solution

Problem 2

In Exercises \(1 - 14 ,\) determine if the alternating series converges or diverges. Some of the series do not satisfy the conditions of the Alternating Series Test. $$ \sum _ { n = 1 } ^ { \infty } ( - 1 ) ^ { n + 1 } \frac { 1 } { n ^ { 3 / 2 } } $$

5 step solution

Problem 2

In Exercises \(1-8,\) use the Ratio Test to determine if each series converges absolutely or diverges. $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty}(-1)^{n} \frac{n+2}{3^{n}} $$

6 step solution

Problem 2

In Exercises \(1-6,\) find a formula for the \(n\) th partial sum of each series and use it to find the series' sum if the series converges. $$\frac{9}{100}+\frac{9}{100^{2}}+\frac{9}{100^{3}}+\dots+\frac{9}{100^{n}}+\cdots$$

5 step solution

Problem 2

Each of Exercises \(1-6\) gives a formula for the \(n\) th term \(a_{n}\) of a sequence \(\left\\{a_{n}\right\\} .\) Find the values of \(a_{1}, a_{2}, a_{3},\) and \(a_{4} .\) $$ a_{n}=\frac{1}{n !} $$

5 step solution

Problem 3

Find the Taylor polynomials of orders \(0,1,2,\) and 3 generated by \(f\) at \(a .\) \(f(x)=\ln x, \quad a=1\)

6 step solution

Problem 3

Use the Integral Test to determine if the series in Exercises \(1-12\) converge or diverge. Be sure to check that the conditions of the Integral Test are satisfied. $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^{2}+4} $$

5 step solution

Problem 3

Find the first four terms of the binomial series for the functions. \begin{equation}(1-x)^{-3}\end{equation}

4 step solution

Problem 3

In Exercises \(1-8,\) use the Direct Comparison Test to determine if each series converges or diverges. $$\sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{1}{\sqrt{n}-1}$$

3 step solution

Problem 3

In Exercises \(1-36,\) (a) find the series' radius and interval of convergence. For what values of \(x\) does the series converge (b) absolutely (c) conditionally? $$ \sum_{n=0}^{\infty}(-1)^{n}(4 x+1)^{n} $$

5 step solution

Problem 3

In Exercises \(1 - 14 ,\) determine if the alternating series converges or diverges. Some of the series do not satisfy the conditions of the Alternating Series Test. $$ \sum _ { n = 1 } ^ { \infty } ( - 1 ) ^ { n + 1 } \frac { 1 } { n 3 ^ { n } } $$

6 step solution

Problem 3

In Exercises \(1-8,\) use the Ratio Test to determine if each series converges absolutely or diverges. $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(n-1) !}{(n+1)^{2}} $$

6 step solution

Problem 3

In Exercises \(1-6,\) find a formula for the \(n\) th partial sum of each series and use it to find the series' sum if the series converges. $$1-\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{4}-\frac{1}{8}+\cdots+(-1)^{n-1} \frac{1}{2^{n-1}}+\cdots$$

5 step solution

Problem 3

Each of Exercises \(1-6\) gives a formula for the \(n\) th term \(a_{n}\) of a sequence \(\left\\{a_{n}\right\\} .\) Find the values of \(a_{1}, a_{2}, a_{3},\) and \(a_{4} .\) $$ a_{n}=\frac{(-1)^{n+1}}{2 n-1} $$

4 step solution

Problem 4

Find the Taylor polynomials of orders \(0,1,2,\) and 3 generated by \(f\) at \(a .\) \(f(x)=\ln (1+x), \quad a=0\)

3 step solution

Problem 4

Use the Integral Test to determine if the series in Exercises \(1-12\) converge or diverge. Be sure to check that the conditions of the Integral Test are satisfied. $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n+4} $$

5 step solution

Problem 4

Find the first four terms of the binomial series for the functions. \begin{equation}(1-2 x)^{1 / 2}\end{equation}

4 step solution

Problem 4

In Exercises \(1-8,\) use the Direct Comparison Test to determine if each series converges or diverges. $$\sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{n+2}{n^{2}-n}$$

6 step solution

Problem 4

In Exercises \(1-36,\) (a) find the series' radius and interval of convergence. For what values of \(x\) does the series converge (b) absolutely (c) conditionally? $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(3 x-2)^{n}}{n} $$

6 step solution

Problem 4

In Exercises \(1 - 14 ,\) determine if the alternating series converges or diverges. Some of the series do not satisfy the conditions of the Alternating Series Test. $$ \sum _ { n = 2 } ^ { \infty } ( - 1 ) ^ { n } \frac { 4 } { ( \ln n ) ^ { 2 } } $$

5 step solution

Problem 4

In Exercises \(1-8,\) use the Ratio Test to determine if each series converges absolutely or diverges. $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{2^{n+1}}{n 3^{n-1}} $$

6 step solution

Problem 4

Each of Exercises \(1-6\) gives a formula for the \(n\) th term \(a_{n}\) of a sequence \(\left\\{a_{n}\right\\} .\) Find the values of \(a_{1}, a_{2}, a_{3},\) and \(a_{4} .\) $$ a_{n}=2+(-1)^{n} $$

5 step solution

Problem 5

Find the Taylor polynomials of orders \(0,1,2,\) and 3 generated by \(f\) at \(a .\) \(f(x)=1 / x, \quad a=2\)

7 step solution

Problem 5

Use the Integral Test to determine if the series in Exercises \(1-12\) converge or diverge. Be sure to check that the conditions of the Integral Test are satisfied. $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} e^{-2 n} $$

4 step solution

Problem 5

Find the first four terms of the binomial series for the functions. \begin{equation}\left(1+\frac{x}{2}\right)^{-2}\end{equation}

7 step solution

Problem 5

In Exercises \(1-8,\) use the Direct Comparison Test to determine if each series converges or diverges. $$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{\cos ^{2} n}{n^{3 / 2}}$$

5 step solution

Problem 5

In Exercises \(1-36,\) (a) find the series' radius and interval of convergence. For what values of \(x\) does the series converge (b) absolutely (c) conditionally? $$ \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{(x-2)^{n}}{10^{n}} $$

5 step solution

Problem 5

In Exercises \(1 - 14 ,\) determine if the alternating series converges or diverges. Some of the series do not satisfy the conditions of the Alternating Series Test. $$ \sum _ { n = 1 } ^ { \infty } ( - 1 ) ^ { n } \frac { n } { n ^ { 2 } + 1 } $$

6 step solution

Problem 5

In Exercises \(1-8,\) use the Ratio Test to determine if each series converges absolutely or diverges. $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{n^{4}}{(-4)^{n}} $$

5 step solution

Problem 5

In Exercises \(1-6,\) find a formula for the \(n\) th partial sum of each series and use it to find the series' sum if the series converges. $$\frac{1}{2 \cdot 3}+\frac{1}{3 \cdot 4}+\frac{1}{4 \cdot 5}+\cdots+\frac{1}{(n+1)(n+2)}+\cdots$$

5 step solution

Problem 5

Each of Exercises \(1-6\) gives a formula for the \(n\) th term \(a_{n}\) of a sequence \(\left\\{a_{n}\right\\} .\) Find the values of \(a_{1}, a_{2}, a_{3},\) and \(a_{4} .\) $$ a_{n}=\frac{2^{n}}{2^{n+1}} $$

6 step solution

Problem 6

Find the Taylor polynomials of orders \(0,1,2,\) and 3 generated by \(f\) at \(a .\) \(f(x)=1 /(x+2), \quad a=0\)

4 step solution

Problem 6

Use the Integral Test to determine if the series in Exercises \(1-12\) converge or diverge. Be sure to check that the conditions of the Integral Test are satisfied. $$ \sum_{n=2}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n(\ln n)^{2}} $$

6 step solution

Problem 6

Find the first four terms of the binomial series for the functions. \begin{equation}\left(1-\frac{x}{3}\right)^{4}\end{equation}

7 step solution

Problem 6

In Exercises \(1-8,\) use the Direct Comparison Test to determine if each series converges or diverges. $$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n 3^{n}}$$

4 step solution

Problem 6

In Exercises \(1-36,\) (a) find the series' radius and interval of convergence. For what values of \(x\) does the series converge (b) absolutely (c) conditionally? $$ \sum_{n=0}^{\infty}(2 x)^{n} $$

5 step solution

Problem 6

In Exercises \(1 - 14 ,\) determine if the alternating series converges or diverges. Some of the series do not satisfy the conditions of the Alternating Series Test. $$ \sum _ { n = 1 } ^ { \infty } ( - 1 ) ^ { n + 1 } \frac { n ^ { 2 } + 5 } { n ^ { 2 } + 4 } $$

5 step solution

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