ALTERNATING SERIES

SECTION 11.6
BY
DR. QUANITA KIRAN
ALTERNATING SERIES
ALTERNATING SERIES TEST
Determine whether the alternating series
∞
𝑛+1
(−1)𝑛
3𝑛 + 1
𝑛=1
Converges or diverges.
 ABSOLUTE CONVERGENCE/CONDITIONAL CONVERGENCE

For example, Alternating harmonic series converges conditionally.

Determine whether the series
∞
𝑛−1
𝑛+2
(−1)
𝑛(𝑛 + 3)
𝑛=1
Converges absolutely, converges conditionally or diverges.