To test this series for convergence $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{n^5 - 4}{n^5 - 6} $$ You could use the Limit Comparison Test, comparing it to the series $$ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^p} $$ where p= Completing the test, it shows the series: Converges Diverges
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The given series is $a_n = \frac{n^5 - 4}{n^5 - 6}$. The suggested comparison series is $b_n = \frac{1}{n^p}$. Show more…
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