Estimating errors in partial sums For each of the following convergent alternating series, evaluate the nth partial sum for the given value of n . Then use Theorem 10.18 to find an upper bound for the error | S − S n | in using the nth partial sum S n to estimate the value of the series S . 28. ∑ k = 1 ∞ ( − 1 ) k + 1 k 3 + 1 ; n = 3
Estimating errors in partial sums For each of the following convergent alternating series, evaluate the nth partial sum for the given value of n . Then use Theorem 10.18 to find an upper bound for the error | S − S n | in using the nth partial sum S n to estimate the value of the series S . 28. ∑ k = 1 ∞ ( − 1 ) k + 1 k 3 + 1 ; n = 3
Solution Summary: The author evaluates the nth partial sum and finds an upper bound for the error left|S-S_nright|.
Estimating errors in partial sums For each of the following convergent alternating series, evaluate the nth partial sum for the given value of n. Then use Theorem 10.18 to find an upper bound for the error |S − Sn| in using the nth partial sum Sn to estimate the value of the series S.
Evaluate the limit along the stated paths, or type "DNE" if the limit Does Not Exist:
lim
xy+y³
(x,y)(0,0) x²+ y²
Along the path =
= 0:
Along the path y
=
= 0:
Along the path y = 2x:
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A graph of the function f is given below:
Study the graph of ƒ at the value given below. Select each of the following that applies for the value a = 1
Of is defined at a.
If is not defined at x = a.
Of is continuous at x = a.
If is discontinuous at x = a.
Of is smooth at x = a.
Of is not smooth at = a.
If has a horizontal tangent line at = a.
f has a vertical tangent line at x = a.
Of has a oblique/slanted tangent line at x = a.
If has no tangent line at x = a.
f(a + h) - f(a)
lim
is finite.
h→0
h
f(a + h) - f(a)
lim
h->0+
and lim
h
h->0-
f(a + h) - f(a)
h
are infinite.
lim
does not exist.
h→0
f(a+h) - f(a)
h
f'(a) is defined.
f'(a) is undefined.
If is differentiable at x = a.
If is not differentiable at x = a.
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