Finding the sum of series?

(x-5)^n from n=1 to infinity.

I am supposed to do 1/(1-r) ? the answer isn't 1/(1-(x-r)) so what would it be? I'm so confused.

?2013-03-11T21:51:42Z

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Sum from n=0 to n= infinity of X^n=1/(1-X) for|X|<1 ie -1<X<1

So your function only makes sense as a sum of series if X=(x-5) and |x-5|<1.
ie -1<x-5<1 Adding 5 to all values:
=>4<x<6
Answer:
Sum = 1/(1-(x-5))
=1/(6-x), for 4<x<6.

Hope this helps.