Final answer:
To determine the radius of convergence, r, and the interval of convergence, i, for the series, we apply the Ratio Test. The radius of convergence is found to be r = 1/7, and the interval of convergence is i = (4 - 1/7, 4 + 1/7).
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the radius of convergence, r, for the given power series ∑ n 7n (x - 4)n from n = 1 to infinity, we can use the Ratio Test. Applying the Ratio Test involves taking the limit of the absolute value of the ratio of successive terms as n approaches infinity:
L = lim (n -> ∞) |an+1 / an|
If L < 1, the series converges absolutely. In this case, we have:
L = lim (n -> ∞) |(n+1) * 7n+1 * (x - 4)n+1 / (n * 7n * (x - 4)n)|
After simplifying, we get:
L = lim (n -> ∞) |7(x - 4)|
Since L must be less than 1 for convergence, we have |7(x - 4)| < 1, which yields |x - 4| < 1/7.
The radius of convergence is r = 1/7. The interval of convergence, i, will be within the range where |x - 4| < 1/7, thus i = (4 - 1/7, 4 + 1/7) in interval notation.