Math Problem Statement

Given that the sum of the series \(\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^2} = \frac{\pi^2}{6}\), find the value of \(\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n+1)^2}\): A. \(\frac{2\pi^2}{3}\) B. \(-\frac{\pi^2}{4}\) C. \(\frac{1}{2}\) D. \(\frac{\pi^2}{8}\).

Solution

Let's analyze the question in the image.

The given problem is asking for the value of the series:

n=0+1(2n+1)2\sum_{n=0}^{+\infty} \frac{1}{(2n+1)^2}

We are also provided with the information:

n=1+1n2=π26\sum_{n=1}^{+\infty} \frac{1}{n^2} = \frac{\pi^2}{6}

Step-by-step breakdown:

The series in question sums over the odd numbers squared, starting from n=0n = 0. To connect this with the given sum of squares of all positive integers, we can split the original series of squares of all integers into the sum of even and odd terms.

n=1+1n2=n odd1n2+n even1n2\sum_{n=1}^{+\infty} \frac{1}{n^2} = \sum_{n \text{ odd}} \frac{1}{n^2} + \sum_{n \text{ even}} \frac{1}{n^2}

1. Sum of the even terms:

For even nn, we substitute n=2kn = 2k:

n even1n2=k=1+1(2k)2=14k=1+1k2=14π26=π224\sum_{n \text{ even}} \frac{1}{n^2} = \sum_{k=1}^{+\infty} \frac{1}{(2k)^2} = \frac{1}{4} \sum_{k=1}^{+\infty} \frac{1}{k^2} = \frac{1}{4} \cdot \frac{\pi^2}{6} = \frac{\pi^2}{24}

2. Sum of the odd terms:

The remaining part is the sum over odd nn:

n odd1n2=n=0+1(2n+1)2\sum_{n \text{ odd}} \frac{1}{n^2} = \sum_{n=0}^{+\infty} \frac{1}{(2n+1)^2}

Since the total sum of squares of all integers is π26\frac{\pi^2}{6}, and the sum of the even terms is π224\frac{\pi^2}{24}, the sum of the odd terms must be:

n=0+1(2n+1)2=π26π224=4π224=π28\sum_{n=0}^{+\infty} \frac{1}{(2n+1)^2} = \frac{\pi^2}{6} - \frac{\pi^2}{24} = \frac{4\pi^2}{24} = \frac{\pi^2}{8}

Thus, the correct answer is D. π28\frac{\pi^2}{8}.

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Here are five related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. How is the sum of squares of even integers calculated?
  2. What is the value of n=1+1n4\sum_{n=1}^{+\infty} \frac{1}{n^4}?
  3. Can this approach be generalized to other series involving powers of odd and even numbers?
  4. What are other famous series that sum to π2\pi^2, like the Basel problem?
  5. How do Fourier series connect to summations like this?

Tip: When solving series involving powers of integers, splitting them into even and odd parts can often simplify the process.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Infinite Series
Sum of Squares
Harmonic Series
Series Expansion

Formulas

\(\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{1}{n^2} = \frac{\pi^2}{6}\)
\(\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} \frac{1}{(2n+1)^2}\)

Theorems

Basel Problem

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Mathematics