Given the series: k(k + 2) does this series converge or diverge? O converges O diverges If the series converges, find the sum of the series: k(k + 2) k=1 (If the series diverges, just leave this second box blank.) Hint: Try breaking up the summand using partial fractions.

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Chapter8: Sequences, Series,and Probability
Section8.1: Sequences And Series
Problem 9ECP: For the series i=1510i find (a) the fourth partial sum and (b) the sum. Notice in Example 9(b) that...
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Given the series:
6
k=1 k(k+ 2)
does this series converge or diverge?
O converges
O diverges
If the series converges, find the sum of the series:
k(k + 2)
k=1
(If the series diverges, just leave this second box blank.)
Hint: Try breaking up the summand using partial fractions.
Transcribed Image Text:Given the series: 6 k=1 k(k+ 2) does this series converge or diverge? O converges O diverges If the series converges, find the sum of the series: k(k + 2) k=1 (If the series diverges, just leave this second box blank.) Hint: Try breaking up the summand using partial fractions.
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