Simplify a^n*a^-n Thank you! :)

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A ^n • a^-n = a^n + -n = a^0 = 1. The final solution to this question would be 1. Remember to follow the rules of exponents when trying to simplify the expression, in this case the multiplication rule.

irakobra [83]3 years ago

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Yy^2 I'm pretty sure is the answer!

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<h2>A. The series CONVERGES</h2>

Step-by-step explanation:

If $\sum a_n$ is a series, for the series to converge/diverge according to ratio test, the following conditions must be met.

$\lim_{n \to \infty} |\frac{a_n_+_1}{a_n}| = \rho$

If $\rho$ < 1, the series converges absolutely

If $\rho > 1$ , the series diverges

If $\rho = 1$ , the test fails.

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$\frac{a_n_+_1}{a_n} = \frac{{\frac{(n+1)^2}{5^{n+1}}}}{\frac{n^2}{5^n} }\\\\ \frac{a_n_+_1}{a_n} = {{\frac{(n+1)^2}{5^{n+1}} * \frac{5^n}{n^2}\$

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