To determine the convergence of the series ∑n=1∞(1+nsinx)(1+ncosx)(−1)n, we will use the Alternating Series Test (Leibniz's theorem)
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The Alternating Series Test states that an alternating series ∑n=1∞(−1)nan converges if the sequence an is positive, decreasing, and approaches zero as n goes to infinity
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We need to show that an=(1+nsinx)(1+ncosx)1 is positive, decreasing, and approaches zero as n→∞ for the series to converge
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Since n^{\sin x} > 0 and n^{\cos x} > 0 for all n≥1, it follows that an is positive for all n
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To show that an is decreasing, we must show that a_{n+1} < a_n for all n. This is equivalent to showing that (1+(n+1)^{\sin x})(1+(n+1)^{\cos x}) > (1+n^{\sin x})(1+n^{\cos x}) for all n
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As n→∞, both nsinx and ncosx approach infinity, so an approaches zero
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Therefore, the series converges for all x because the conditions of the Alternating Series Test are satisfied
Answer
The series ∑n=1∞(1+nsinx)(1+ncosx)(−1)n converges for all x.
Key Concept
Alternating Series Test (Leibniz's theorem)
Explanation
The series in question is an alternating series, and it satisfies the conditions of the Alternating Series Test, which are that the terms must be positive, decreasing, and approach zero. Since these conditions are met for all x, the series converges for all x.