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
we need to evaluate the inner sum and then the outer sum.
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Evaluate the inner sum:
The inner sum is the sum of the first natural numbers, which is given by the formula:
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Substitute the inner sum into the outer sum:
Substitute into the outer sum:
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Separate the terms:
We can separate the fraction into two sums:
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Split into two sums:
Split the sum into two separate sums:
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Evaluate each sum separately:
To evaluate these sums, we can use known series results.
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First sum:
This is a known geometric series sum that can be evaluated using the formula for the sum of an arithmetico-geometric series:
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Second sum:
Similarly, this sum can be evaluated using advanced series techniques or known results:
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Combine the results:
Now combine the results, remembering the factor in each term:
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Final result:
Adding these together gives:
Therefore, the value of the series
is .
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please let me know.
Here are some additional questions you might find interesting:
- How do you derive the formula for the sum of the first natural numbers?
- What is the arithmetico-geometric series and how is it used?
- Can you explain the method to find the sum of geometric series?
- What other techniques can be used to evaluate infinite series?
- 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
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