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Let r be the positive real solution to x3+25x1=x33x+7. Find the exact numerical value of
r2+2r5+3r8+4r11+.

 Jan 10, 2024
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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

 

 

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 Jan 10, 2024

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