Decide whether or not the infinite sequence is a cauchy sequence. If it is not a cauchy sequence, find at least one subsequence which is a cauchy sequence. In each case, n=1,2,... xn =  ∑n j=1 (-1)j(1/2j)

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Decide whether or not the infinite sequence is a cauchy sequence. If it is not a cauchy sequence, find at least one subsequence which is a cauchy sequence. In each case, n=1,2,...

xn =  ∑j=1 (-1)j(1/2j)

 

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The infinite sequence is x subscript n equals sum from j equals 1 to n of open parentheses negative 1 close parentheses to the power of j open parentheses fraction numerator 1 over denominator 2 j end fraction close parentheses.

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Determine whether it is a Cauchy sequence or not.

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