Let f be a positive, continuous, and decreasing function for x ≥ 1, such that a = f(n). If the series n = 1 an converges to S, then the remainder RN = S- SN is bounded by √² [ f(x) dx. JN OSRNS Use the result above to approximate the sum of the convergent series using the indicated number of terms. (Round your answers to four decimal places.)

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Chapter8: Further Techniques And Applications Of Integration
Section8.4: Improper Integrals
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Let f be a positive, continuous, and decreasing function for x ≥ 1, such that an = f(n). If the series
Σ
n = 1
n
converges to S, then the remainder RN = S-S₁ is bounded by
O≤RN≤
["MAX
f(x) dx.
Use the result above to approximate the sum of the convergent series using the indicated number of terms. (Round your answers to four decimal places.)
2²+1 -, eight terms
n² +1
n = 1
Include an estimate of the maximum error for your approximation.
Transcribed Image Text:Let f be a positive, continuous, and decreasing function for x ≥ 1, such that an = f(n). If the series Σ n = 1 n converges to S, then the remainder RN = S-S₁ is bounded by O≤RN≤ ["MAX f(x) dx. Use the result above to approximate the sum of the convergent series using the indicated number of terms. (Round your answers to four decimal places.) 2²+1 -, eight terms n² +1 n = 1 Include an estimate of the maximum error for your approximation.
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