For what values of $x$ in $(-3,17)$ does the series $sumlimits^infty_n=1frac(-1)^n x^nn[log (n+1)]^2$ converge?

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For what values of $x$ in the following series, does the series converge?



beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac(-1)^n x^nn[log (n+1)]^2,;;-3<x<17 endalign



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beginalignlimlimits_nto inftyleft|dfrac(-1)^n+1 x^n+1(n+1)[log (n+2)]^2cdotdfracn[log (n+1)]^2(-1)^n x^nright|&=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft|dfracnn+1cdotleft[dfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2right|\&=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft(dfracnn+1right)cdotlimlimits_nto inftyleft[dfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2\&=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft(dfracnn+1right)cdotleft[limlimits_nto inftydfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2\&=|x|left[limlimits_nto inftydfrac1n+1cdot n+2right]^2\&=|x|endalign
Hence, the series converges absolutely for $|x|<1$ and diverges when $|x|>1$.



When $x=1,$
beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac(-1)^n n[log (n+1)]^2<infty;;textBy Alternating series testendalign
When $x=-1,$
beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac1n[log (n+1)]^2<infty;;textBy Direct comparison testendalign
Hence, the values of $x$ for which the series converges, is $-1leq xleq 1.$



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  • Fine for me too. I just wouldn't speak of alternating series test, because the series is in fact absolutely convergent. Why use a precision tool when you can use a hammer ? :-)
    – Nicolas FRANCOIS
    Sep 8 at 7:40










  • @Nicolas FRANCOIS: Smiles...
    – Micheal
    Sep 8 at 7:41










  • @Nicolas FRANCOIS:You mean the series beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac(-1)^n n[log (n+1)]^2endalign converges absolutely for $x=1?$ How?
    – Micheal
    Sep 8 at 7:42











  • @Nicolas FRANCOIS:: Oh, I see! Robert Z has cleared my confusion! Thanks!
    – Micheal
    Sep 8 at 7:46














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For what values of $x$ in the following series, does the series converge?



beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac(-1)^n x^nn[log (n+1)]^2,;;-3<x<17 endalign



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beginalignlimlimits_nto inftyleft|dfrac(-1)^n+1 x^n+1(n+1)[log (n+2)]^2cdotdfracn[log (n+1)]^2(-1)^n x^nright|&=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft|dfracnn+1cdotleft[dfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2right|\&=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft(dfracnn+1right)cdotlimlimits_nto inftyleft[dfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2\&=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft(dfracnn+1right)cdotleft[limlimits_nto inftydfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2\&=|x|left[limlimits_nto inftydfrac1n+1cdot n+2right]^2\&=|x|endalign
Hence, the series converges absolutely for $|x|<1$ and diverges when $|x|>1$.



When $x=1,$
beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac(-1)^n n[log (n+1)]^2<infty;;textBy Alternating series testendalign
When $x=-1,$
beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac1n[log (n+1)]^2<infty;;textBy Direct comparison testendalign
Hence, the values of $x$ for which the series converges, is $-1leq xleq 1.$



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  • For me it's right
    – Atmos
    Sep 8 at 7:36










  • Fine for me too. I just wouldn't speak of alternating series test, because the series is in fact absolutely convergent. Why use a precision tool when you can use a hammer ? :-)
    – Nicolas FRANCOIS
    Sep 8 at 7:40










  • @Nicolas FRANCOIS: Smiles...
    – Micheal
    Sep 8 at 7:41










  • @Nicolas FRANCOIS:You mean the series beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac(-1)^n n[log (n+1)]^2endalign converges absolutely for $x=1?$ How?
    – Micheal
    Sep 8 at 7:42











  • @Nicolas FRANCOIS:: Oh, I see! Robert Z has cleared my confusion! Thanks!
    – Micheal
    Sep 8 at 7:46












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For what values of $x$ in the following series, does the series converge?



beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac(-1)^n x^nn[log (n+1)]^2,;;-3<x<17 endalign



MY TRIAL



beginalignlimlimits_nto inftyleft|dfrac(-1)^n+1 x^n+1(n+1)[log (n+2)]^2cdotdfracn[log (n+1)]^2(-1)^n x^nright|&=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft|dfracnn+1cdotleft[dfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2right|\&=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft(dfracnn+1right)cdotlimlimits_nto inftyleft[dfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2\&=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft(dfracnn+1right)cdotleft[limlimits_nto inftydfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2\&=|x|left[limlimits_nto inftydfrac1n+1cdot n+2right]^2\&=|x|endalign
Hence, the series converges absolutely for $|x|<1$ and diverges when $|x|>1$.



When $x=1,$
beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac(-1)^n n[log (n+1)]^2<infty;;textBy Alternating series testendalign
When $x=-1,$
beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac1n[log (n+1)]^2<infty;;textBy Direct comparison testendalign
Hence, the values of $x$ for which the series converges, is $-1leq xleq 1.$



I'm I right? Constructive criticisms will be highly welcome! Thanks!










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For what values of $x$ in the following series, does the series converge?



beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac(-1)^n x^nn[log (n+1)]^2,;;-3<x<17 endalign



MY TRIAL



beginalignlimlimits_nto inftyleft|dfrac(-1)^n+1 x^n+1(n+1)[log (n+2)]^2cdotdfracn[log (n+1)]^2(-1)^n x^nright|&=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft|dfracnn+1cdotleft[dfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2right|\&=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft(dfracnn+1right)cdotlimlimits_nto inftyleft[dfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2\&=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft(dfracnn+1right)cdotleft[limlimits_nto inftydfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2\&=|x|left[limlimits_nto inftydfrac1n+1cdot n+2right]^2\&=|x|endalign
Hence, the series converges absolutely for $|x|<1$ and diverges when $|x|>1$.



When $x=1,$
beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac(-1)^n n[log (n+1)]^2<infty;;textBy Alternating series testendalign
When $x=-1,$
beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac1n[log (n+1)]^2<infty;;textBy Direct comparison testendalign
Hence, the values of $x$ for which the series converges, is $-1leq xleq 1.$



I'm I right? Constructive criticisms will be highly welcome! Thanks!







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  • For me it's right
    – Atmos
    Sep 8 at 7:36










  • Fine for me too. I just wouldn't speak of alternating series test, because the series is in fact absolutely convergent. Why use a precision tool when you can use a hammer ? :-)
    – Nicolas FRANCOIS
    Sep 8 at 7:40










  • @Nicolas FRANCOIS: Smiles...
    – Micheal
    Sep 8 at 7:41










  • @Nicolas FRANCOIS:You mean the series beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac(-1)^n n[log (n+1)]^2endalign converges absolutely for $x=1?$ How?
    – Micheal
    Sep 8 at 7:42











  • @Nicolas FRANCOIS:: Oh, I see! Robert Z has cleared my confusion! Thanks!
    – Micheal
    Sep 8 at 7:46
















  • For me it's right
    – Atmos
    Sep 8 at 7:36










  • Fine for me too. I just wouldn't speak of alternating series test, because the series is in fact absolutely convergent. Why use a precision tool when you can use a hammer ? :-)
    – Nicolas FRANCOIS
    Sep 8 at 7:40










  • @Nicolas FRANCOIS: Smiles...
    – Micheal
    Sep 8 at 7:41










  • @Nicolas FRANCOIS:You mean the series beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac(-1)^n n[log (n+1)]^2endalign converges absolutely for $x=1?$ How?
    – Micheal
    Sep 8 at 7:42











  • @Nicolas FRANCOIS:: Oh, I see! Robert Z has cleared my confusion! Thanks!
    – Micheal
    Sep 8 at 7:46















For me it's right
– Atmos
Sep 8 at 7:36




For me it's right
– Atmos
Sep 8 at 7:36












Fine for me too. I just wouldn't speak of alternating series test, because the series is in fact absolutely convergent. Why use a precision tool when you can use a hammer ? :-)
– Nicolas FRANCOIS
Sep 8 at 7:40




Fine for me too. I just wouldn't speak of alternating series test, because the series is in fact absolutely convergent. Why use a precision tool when you can use a hammer ? :-)
– Nicolas FRANCOIS
Sep 8 at 7:40












@Nicolas FRANCOIS: Smiles...
– Micheal
Sep 8 at 7:41




@Nicolas FRANCOIS: Smiles...
– Micheal
Sep 8 at 7:41












@Nicolas FRANCOIS:You mean the series beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac(-1)^n n[log (n+1)]^2endalign converges absolutely for $x=1?$ How?
– Micheal
Sep 8 at 7:42





@Nicolas FRANCOIS:You mean the series beginalignsum^infty_n=1dfrac(-1)^n n[log (n+1)]^2endalign converges absolutely for $x=1?$ How?
– Micheal
Sep 8 at 7:42













@Nicolas FRANCOIS:: Oh, I see! Robert Z has cleared my confusion! Thanks!
– Micheal
Sep 8 at 7:46




@Nicolas FRANCOIS:: Oh, I see! Robert Z has cleared my confusion! Thanks!
– Micheal
Sep 8 at 7:46










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You are correct. This is a "variation on the theme".



For $|x|>1$
$$lim_nto +inftydfrac^nn[log (n+1)]^2=+infty$$
and the series is divergent.



For $|x|leq 1$, by direct comparison, the series is absolutely convergent
$$sum^infty_n=1dfrac^nn[log (n+1)]^2leq sum^infty_n=1dfrac1n[log (n+1)]^2<infty.$$






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Yes it is correct, for the limit from here we can proceed as follow



$$ldots=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft|dfracnn+1cdotleft[dfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2right|
=|x|limlimits_nto inftydfrac11+1/ncdotleft[dfraclog n+log (1+1/n)log n+log (1+2/n)right]^2=|x|cdot1=|x|$$






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You are correct. This is a "variation on the theme".



For $|x|>1$
$$lim_nto +inftydfrac^nn[log (n+1)]^2=+infty$$
and the series is divergent.



For $|x|leq 1$, by direct comparison, the series is absolutely convergent
$$sum^infty_n=1dfrac^nn[log (n+1)]^2leq sum^infty_n=1dfrac1n[log (n+1)]^2<infty.$$






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You are correct. This is a "variation on the theme".



For $|x|>1$
$$lim_nto +inftydfrac^nn[log (n+1)]^2=+infty$$
and the series is divergent.



For $|x|leq 1$, by direct comparison, the series is absolutely convergent
$$sum^infty_n=1dfrac^nn[log (n+1)]^2leq sum^infty_n=1dfrac1n[log (n+1)]^2<infty.$$






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up vote
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You are correct. This is a "variation on the theme".



For $|x|>1$
$$lim_nto +inftydfrac^nn[log (n+1)]^2=+infty$$
and the series is divergent.



For $|x|leq 1$, by direct comparison, the series is absolutely convergent
$$sum^infty_n=1dfrac^nn[log (n+1)]^2leq sum^infty_n=1dfrac1n[log (n+1)]^2<infty.$$






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You are correct. This is a "variation on the theme".



For $|x|>1$
$$lim_nto +inftydfrac^nn[log (n+1)]^2=+infty$$
and the series is divergent.



For $|x|leq 1$, by direct comparison, the series is absolutely convergent
$$sum^infty_n=1dfrac^nn[log (n+1)]^2leq sum^infty_n=1dfrac1n[log (n+1)]^2<infty.$$







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Yes it is correct, for the limit from here we can proceed as follow



$$ldots=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft|dfracnn+1cdotleft[dfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2right|
=|x|limlimits_nto inftydfrac11+1/ncdotleft[dfraclog n+log (1+1/n)log n+log (1+2/n)right]^2=|x|cdot1=|x|$$






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Yes it is correct, for the limit from here we can proceed as follow



$$ldots=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft|dfracnn+1cdotleft[dfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2right|
=|x|limlimits_nto inftydfrac11+1/ncdotleft[dfraclog n+log (1+1/n)log n+log (1+2/n)right]^2=|x|cdot1=|x|$$






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Yes it is correct, for the limit from here we can proceed as follow



$$ldots=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft|dfracnn+1cdotleft[dfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2right|
=|x|limlimits_nto inftydfrac11+1/ncdotleft[dfraclog n+log (1+1/n)log n+log (1+2/n)right]^2=|x|cdot1=|x|$$






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Yes it is correct, for the limit from here we can proceed as follow



$$ldots=|x|limlimits_nto inftyleft|dfracnn+1cdotleft[dfraclog (n+1)log (n+2)right]^2right|
=|x|limlimits_nto inftydfrac11+1/ncdotleft[dfraclog n+log (1+1/n)log n+log (1+2/n)right]^2=|x|cdot1=|x|$$







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