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Determine whether the series is convergent or divergent.$$\sum_{k=1}^{\infty}(-1)^{k+1} \frac{2}{k !}$$
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An alternating series is a series whose terms alternate in sign. In this case, the (-1)^(k+1) term causes the series to alternate between positive and negative terms. Show more…
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