Consider the sum (sum_{n=1}^{infty} frac{1}{(n+2)(n+1)}). a. Use an appropriate convergence test to show that this series converges.
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Consider the sum \(\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n+2)(n+1)}\).
a. Use an appropriate convergence test to show that this series converges.
b. Verify that
\[\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(n+2)(n+1)}=\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\left(\frac{n+1}{n+2}-\frac{n}{n+1}\right)\]
c. Find the \(n\)th partial sum of the series \(\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}\left(\frac{n+1}{n+2}-\frac{n}{n+1}\right)\) and use it to determine the sum of the resulting telescoping series.
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A Course In Mathematical Methods For Physicists
ISBN: 9781138442085
1st Edition
Authors: Russell L Herman
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