Math Problem Statement
[5 marks] Using the result 3 r − 2 r + 1 − 1 r + 2 = 4r + 6 r(r + 1)(r + 2), find the constant C such that nΣ r=1 2r + 3 r(r + 1)(r + 2) = C − 3 2(n + 1) − 1 2(n + 2).
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Summation
Partial Fractions
Telescoping Series
Formulas
3/r - 2/(r+1) - 1/(r+2) = 4r + 6 / r(r+1)(r+2)
Σ (from r=1 to n) [2r + 3] / [r(r+1)(r+2)]
Theorems
Partial Fraction Decomposition
Telescoping Series
Suitable Grade Level
College Level Mathematics
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