Let r be the positive real solution to x3+25x−1=x3−3x+7. Find the exact numerical value of r2+2r5+3r8+4r11+⋯.
Simplify as
(2/5)x - 1 = -3x + 7
2x - 5 = -15x + 35
17x = 40
x = 40 / 17 = r
Since r > 1, this series does not converge to any value