Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780471198260
Author: Mary L. Boas
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
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Chapter 1.10, Problem 1P

Find the interval of convergence of each of the following power series; be sure to investigate the endpoints of the interval in each case.

∑ n = 0 ∞ ( − 1 ) n x n

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Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences

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