Determine if each of the following series converge or diverge. If a series converges, give its sum. (-1)"-15n+2 ( a) Σ 11n n=1

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Determine if each of the following series converge or diverge. If a series converges, give its sum.

(a) 

\[
\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^{n-1} 5^{n+2}}{11^n}
\]
Transcribed Image Text:Determine if each of the following series converge or diverge. If a series converges, give its sum. (a) \[ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(-1)^{n-1} 5^{n+2}}{11^n} \]
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Given,n=1-1n-15n+211nSimplifying,n=1--5n+211-nPull the constant out of the series-25n=1-511nn=1-511n is an infinite geometric series with the first term b=-511 and the common ratio q=-511 

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