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**Power Series Convergence Analysis**

In this exercise, you are asked to compute the convergence set for the following power series. Please use interval notation for your answers:

1. \(\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{(n+1)2^n}\) converges for __________
2. \(\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(x-1)^n}{n}\) converges for __________
3. \(\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(x-1)^n}{n!}\) converges for __________
4. \(\sum_{n=17}^{\infty} \frac{(x+1)^n}{3^n}\) converges for __________

### Explanation

To solve these problems, you will often use the Ratio Test for Convergence, defined as follows:

Given a series \(\sum a_n\), the Ratio Test states that the series converges if 
\[ \lim_{n \to \infty} \left| \frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n} \right| < 1. \]

### Diagrams and Graphs

No diagrams or graphs are provided in this particular problem. The focus here is on determining the intervals of convergence using algebraic techniques.

### Steps for Solution

1. **Apply the Ratio Test**:
    - For each series \(\sum a_n\), compute the limit of the ratio \(\left| \frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n} \right|\) as \(n\) approaches infinity.
    - Solve for the values of \(x\) that make this limit less than 1.

2. **Determine the Interval of Convergence**:
    - After solving for \(x\), specify the interval in interval notation. 
    
3. **Check Endpoints (if necessary)**:
    - This step involves testing the endpoints of the interval to see if the series converges at those specific points.

### Example

Let's consider the second power series for elaboration:
\[ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(x-1)^n}{n} \]

1. Identify \(a_n = \frac{(x-1)^n}{n}\).
2. Apply the Ratio Test:
    \[
    \lim_{n \to \
Transcribed Image Text:**Power Series Convergence Analysis** In this exercise, you are asked to compute the convergence set for the following power series. Please use interval notation for your answers: 1. \(\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{(n+1)2^n}\) converges for __________ 2. \(\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(x-1)^n}{n}\) converges for __________ 3. \(\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(x-1)^n}{n!}\) converges for __________ 4. \(\sum_{n=17}^{\infty} \frac{(x+1)^n}{3^n}\) converges for __________ ### Explanation To solve these problems, you will often use the Ratio Test for Convergence, defined as follows: Given a series \(\sum a_n\), the Ratio Test states that the series converges if \[ \lim_{n \to \infty} \left| \frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n} \right| < 1. \] ### Diagrams and Graphs No diagrams or graphs are provided in this particular problem. The focus here is on determining the intervals of convergence using algebraic techniques. ### Steps for Solution 1. **Apply the Ratio Test**: - For each series \(\sum a_n\), compute the limit of the ratio \(\left| \frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n} \right|\) as \(n\) approaches infinity. - Solve for the values of \(x\) that make this limit less than 1. 2. **Determine the Interval of Convergence**: - After solving for \(x\), specify the interval in interval notation. 3. **Check Endpoints (if necessary)**: - This step involves testing the endpoints of the interval to see if the series converges at those specific points. ### Example Let's consider the second power series for elaboration: \[ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(x-1)^n}{n} \] 1. Identify \(a_n = \frac{(x-1)^n}{n}\). 2. Apply the Ratio Test: \[ \lim_{n \to \
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