Prove the "Alternating Series Test"; .ie suppose that (x_n) is a positive
decreasing sequence with lim (x_n)= 0. Show that the alternating series
∞
∑(-1)^n (x_n)
n=0
is convergent and the sum satisfies |s-s_k|≤ s_k
where s_k is the partial sum and s = lim (s_k).
Hint: Start by showing that (s_2k) and (s_2k+1) are both monotone.
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I showed that the odd partial sums are monotone increasing and the even partial sums are monotone decreasing, but I couldn't find the rest.
If you help me, I will be really happy.
Selin