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Homework Statement
Use the comparison test to show that the series converges, and find the value it converge to by using partial fractions.
∑ n=1 -> ∞: [itex]\frac{2}{n^2 + 5n + 6}[/itex]
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The Attempt at a Solution
The series can be written as 2 * ∑ n=1 -> ∞: [itex]\frac{1}{n^2 + 5n + 6}[/itex]
Since 5n + 6 is neglectible:
2 * ∑ n=1 -> ∞: [itex]\frac{1}{n^2}[/itex]. This series will converge.
Therefore we can guess that 2* ∑ n=1 -> ∞: [itex]\frac{1}{n^2 + 5n + 6}[/itex] will converge.
Now I have to find a larger series which also converges.
[itex]\frac{1}{n^2 + 5n + 6}[/itex] < [itex]\frac{1}{n^2 + 5n}[/itex]
Now I'm supposed to rewrite [itex]\frac{1}{n^2 + 5n}[/itex] as something + something. This is where I'm stuck.
Are anyone familiar with this method, and can point me into the right direction?
Any feedback will as always be appreciated.
Thanks.