Does Splitting Non-Convergent Series Help in Proving Convergence?

In summary, the series from n=1 to ∞ of (1/2+(-1)n)/n does not converge, and splitting it into two separate series does not help in proving convergence. The first series is convergent, while the second is not.
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1. Does the series from n=1 to ∞ of (1/2+(-1)n)/n converge?



2. Am I able to split up the series into Ʃ1/2n + Ʃ(-1)n/n even though they are not convergent? I'm not sure how else to prove for convergence. I have tried all the tests...
 
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porroadventum said:
1. Does the series from n=1 to ∞ of (1/2+(-1)n)/n converge?

2. Am I able to split up the series into Ʃ1/2n + Ʃ(-1)n/n even though they are not convergent? I'm not sure how else to prove for convergence. I have tried all the tests...
One of those is convergent. The other is not. So, splitting them up does help.
 
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Thank you very much for the help. Much appreciated
 

FAQ: Does Splitting Non-Convergent Series Help in Proving Convergence?

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