Math Problem Statement

\sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty {\left( {\dfrac{{\sum\limits_{r = 1}^n {\left( r \right)} }}{{{2^n}}}} \right)}

Solution

To find the value of the infinite series

n=1(r=1nr2n),\sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \left( \dfrac{{\sum\limits_{r = 1}^n {r} }}{{2^n}} \right),

we need to evaluate the inner sum and then the outer sum.

  1. Evaluate the inner sum:

    The inner sum r=1nr\sum\limits_{r = 1}^n r is the sum of the first nn natural numbers, which is given by the formula:

    r=1nr=n(n+1)2.\sum\limits_{r = 1}^n r = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}.

  2. Substitute the inner sum into the outer sum:

    Substitute r=1nr=n(n+1)2\sum\limits_{r = 1}^n r = \frac{n(n+1)}{2} into the outer sum:

    n=1(n(n+1)22n)=n=1(n(n+1)22n)=n=1(n(n+1)2n+1).\sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \left( \dfrac{\frac{n(n+1)}{2}}{2^n} \right) = \sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \left( \frac{n(n+1)}{2 \cdot 2^n} \right) = \sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \left( \frac{n(n+1)}{2^{n+1}} \right).

  3. Separate the terms:

    We can separate the fraction into two sums:

    n=1(n(n+1)2n+1)=n=1(n2+n2n+1)=n=1(n22n+1+n2n+1).\sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \left( \frac{n(n+1)}{2^{n+1}} \right) = \sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \left( \frac{n^2 + n}{2^{n+1}} \right) = \sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \left( \frac{n^2}{2^{n+1}} + \frac{n}{2^{n+1}} \right).

  4. Split into two sums:

    Split the sum into two separate sums:

    n=1(n22n+1)+n=1(n2n+1).\sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \left( \frac{n^2}{2^{n+1}} \right) + \sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \left( \frac{n}{2^{n+1}} \right).

  5. Evaluate each sum separately:

    To evaluate these sums, we can use known series results.

    • First sum: n=1n2n\sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \frac{n}{2^n}

      This is a known geometric series sum that can be evaluated using the formula for the sum of an arithmetico-geometric series:

      n=1n2n=2.\sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \frac{n}{2^n} = 2.

    • Second sum: n=1n22n\sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \frac{n^2}{2^n}

      Similarly, this sum can be evaluated using advanced series techniques or known results:

      n=1n22n=6.\sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \frac{n^2}{2^n} = 6.

  6. Combine the results:

    Now combine the results, remembering the factor 12\frac{1}{2} in each term:

    n=1(n22n+1)=12n=1(n22n)=126=3.\sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \left( \frac{n^2}{2^{n+1}} \right) = \frac{1}{2} \sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \left( \frac{n^2}{2^n} \right) = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 6 = 3.

    n=1(n2n+1)=12n=1(n2n)=122=1.\sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \left( \frac{n}{2^{n+1}} \right) = \frac{1}{2} \sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \left( \frac{n}{2^n} \right) = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 2 = 1.

  7. Final result:

    Adding these together gives:

    3+1=4.3 + 1 = 4.

Therefore, the value of the series

n=1(r=1nr2n)\sum\limits_{n = 1}^\infty \left( \dfrac{{\sum\limits_{r = 1}^n {r} }}{{2^n}} \right)

is 44.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please let me know.

Here are some additional questions you might find interesting:

  1. How do you derive the formula for the sum of the first nn natural numbers?
  2. What is the arithmetico-geometric series and how is it used?
  3. Can you explain the method to find the sum of geometric series?
  4. What other techniques can be used to evaluate infinite series?
  5. How do we verify the convergence of a given infinite series?

Tip: Knowing common series sums and their derivations can be extremely helpful in solving more complex series problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Infinite series
Geometric series
Arithmetico-geometric series

Formulas

Sum of natural numbers formula
Geometric series sum formula

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced Mathematics