(a)
To define: A convergent sequence.
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Definition:
If a sequence
Examples:
The sequence
(b)
To define: Convergent series.
(b)
Explanation of Solution
If the sequence of partial sums of the series is convergent, then the series is said to be convergent series.
(c)
To describe: The meaning
(c)
Answer to Problem 1RCC
The sequence
Explanation of Solution
The sequence
(d)
To explain: The meaning of
(d)
Answer to Problem 1RCC
The sum of the series is 3.
Explanation of Solution
The sequence of partial sums
That is, the sequence of partial sums converges to 3 as n tends to
Therefore, the sum of the series is 3.
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