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S=sum of (-1)^n/n from 1 to infty

For why I named the post as so, here's why

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Hint

spoilerThe solution I have in mind is related to the Taylor series


Hint 2

spoilerIt converges to -ln(2), but why


Solution:

spoilerhttps://gmtex.siri.sh/fs/1/School/Extra/Maths/Qotd%20solutions/2024-06-02-alternating_harmonic.html