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In the following problems, find the limit of the given sequence as n → ∞ . ( − 1 ) n n + 1 n

In the following problems, find the limit of the given sequence as n → ∞ . ( − 1 ) n n + 1 n

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 1.2, Problem 3P

In the following problems, find the limit of the given sequence as n → ∞ .

( − 1 ) n n + 1 n

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