For which real r> 0 does the series n=1 converge, and for which real r> 0 does the series diverge? (5+3r)n + √n (8+r)n + n²

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### Problem Statement

For which real \( r > 0 \) does the series 

\[
\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(5 + 3r)^n + \sqrt{n}}{(8 + r)^n + n^2}
\]

converge, and for which real \( r > 0 \) does the series diverge?

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### Explanation
This problem involves determining the values of \( r \) for which the given infinite series converges or diverges. The series in question is:

\[
\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(5 + 3r)^n + \sqrt{n}}{(8 + r)^n + n^2}
\]

We need to analyze the behavior of the terms as \( n \) approaches infinity, which will depend on the relative growth rates of \((5 + 3r)^n\) and \((8 + r)^n\).

### Analysis

1. **Numerator**: \((5 + 3r)^n + \sqrt{n}\)
   - For large \( n \), the term \((5 + 3r)^n\) tends to dominate over \(\sqrt{n}\) if \((5 + 3r)^n\) grows exponentially, much faster than any polynomial term like \(\sqrt{n}\).

2. **Denominator**: \((8 + r)^n + n^2\)
   - Similarly, \((8 + r)^n\) tends to dominate over \(n^2\) for large \( n \).

### Dominant Term Comparison

For large \( n \), compare the dominant exponential terms:

\[
\frac{(5 + 3r)^n}{(8 + r)^n}
\]

- If \((5 + 3r) < (8 + r)\), the base of the exponential term in the numerator is smaller than that in the denominator, causing the ratio to tend to zero as \( n \) increases. Hence, the series converges.
- If \((5 + 3r) \ge (8 + r)\), the ratio does not tend to zero, which leads to divergence.

### Conclusion

The series converges for \( 5 + 3r < 8 + r \), simplifying to:

\[
2r <
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Statement For which real \( r > 0 \) does the series \[ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(5 + 3r)^n + \sqrt{n}}{(8 + r)^n + n^2} \] converge, and for which real \( r > 0 \) does the series diverge? --- ### Explanation This problem involves determining the values of \( r \) for which the given infinite series converges or diverges. The series in question is: \[ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{(5 + 3r)^n + \sqrt{n}}{(8 + r)^n + n^2} \] We need to analyze the behavior of the terms as \( n \) approaches infinity, which will depend on the relative growth rates of \((5 + 3r)^n\) and \((8 + r)^n\). ### Analysis 1. **Numerator**: \((5 + 3r)^n + \sqrt{n}\) - For large \( n \), the term \((5 + 3r)^n\) tends to dominate over \(\sqrt{n}\) if \((5 + 3r)^n\) grows exponentially, much faster than any polynomial term like \(\sqrt{n}\). 2. **Denominator**: \((8 + r)^n + n^2\) - Similarly, \((8 + r)^n\) tends to dominate over \(n^2\) for large \( n \). ### Dominant Term Comparison For large \( n \), compare the dominant exponential terms: \[ \frac{(5 + 3r)^n}{(8 + r)^n} \] - If \((5 + 3r) < (8 + r)\), the base of the exponential term in the numerator is smaller than that in the denominator, causing the ratio to tend to zero as \( n \) increases. Hence, the series converges. - If \((5 + 3r) \ge (8 + r)\), the ratio does not tend to zero, which leads to divergence. ### Conclusion The series converges for \( 5 + 3r < 8 + r \), simplifying to: \[ 2r <
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