Math Problem Statement

find the explicit formula 1,1/2,1/3,1/4,1/5,…

Solution

To find the explicit formula for the given sequence, we first need to observe the pattern of the sequence. The given sequence is:

1,12,13,14,15,1, \frac{1}{2}, \frac{1}{3}, \frac{1}{4}, \frac{1}{5}, \ldots

From this sequence, we can see that the general term for the nn-th term of the sequence can be written as:

an=1na_n = \frac{1}{n}

Thus, the explicit formula for the nn-th term of the sequence is:

an=1na_n = \frac{1}{n}

Do you want details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions for further exploration:

  1. What is the sum of the first nn terms of this sequence?
  2. How does the harmonic series, related to this sequence, behave as nn approaches infinity?
  3. What is the partial sum of the first 1010 terms of this sequence?
  4. How can this sequence be represented graphically?
  5. What is the difference between the nn-th term and the (n+1)(n+1)-th term?
  6. How can you derive the nn-th term of this sequence using the concept of limits?
  7. What is the significance of the harmonic series in mathematical analysis?
  8. Can you find another sequence with a similar pattern but different initial terms?

Tip:

When working with sequences, identifying the pattern or relationship between consecutive terms can often help in determining the explicit formula.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sequences
Harmonic Series

Formulas

Explicit formula for sequences

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12