Mathematics 22 Sample Second Long Examination

1st Semester AY 2024-2025 DD Month YYYY

INSTRUCTIONS. This examination is good for 80 minutes only. Show complete solutions and box
your final answers to earn full points. Use blue or black permanent ink only. The use of electronic devices
such as mobile phones or calculators is not allowed. Any form of cheating in examinations or any act of
intellectual dishonesty in relation to studies, such as plagiarism, shall be subject to disciplinary action.

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I. Define an = e n − e n+1 for each n ∈ N.

t i in er lle for
1. Determine whether {an }+∞
n=1 converges or diverges. (2 points)

s i uc iss n.
nt to ion
+∞

t i str m d i
X

ha ur e. P nro ly
2. Determine whether an converges or diverges. If it converges, find its sum. (3 points)
n=1

r w y al e on

d.
en r
II. Determine whether the series converges or diverges.

de
fo om r s are ed
+∞   +∞ √
X
−1 n X 5+ 4n
1. tan (2 points) 4. (3 points)
an fr o u d n+4 n+7
th ed ion yo ten
n=1 n=1
+∞  n  +∞  n
X 2 1 X 3n + 1 2
2. − (2 points) 5. (3 points)
er in ut se in

3
n=1
3 n2 6n + 1
n=1
+∞
th bta trib our is

X n
3.
n2 − sin2 n
o (2 points)
e o o is c m

n=1
us be r d the exa

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III. Consider the function f (x) = 1 which is continuous, positive-valued, and decreasing on
x(ln x) 4
+∞
ny uld t fo in ple

X
[2, +∞). Determine whether (−1)n f (n) is absolutely convergent, conditionally convergent, or
n=2
fo sh is n r us sam

divergent. (4 points)
+∞
1 X 2x
IV. It is known that = xn for |x| < 1. Let f (x) = .
1 − x n=0 1 + x4
It ou his
ra o o e

1. Find a power series representation for f about 0. Specify its interval of convergence. (3 points)
T

2. Using the power series from IV.1., find a power series representation for cot−1 (x2 ). (3 points)
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V. Determine the second degree Taylor polynomial of f (x) = x 2 about 4, and use it to approximate
y

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the value of (3.9) 2 . Write your answer as a single fraction. (3 points)

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end of exam
Total: 30 points