Math Problem Statement

The user submitted a sequence problem where the first two terms of the sequence are shown: a1 = 1 / (1(1+1)) a2 = 1 / (2(2+1))

Solution

The image shows part of a mathematical sequence where the first two terms, a1a_1 and a2a_2, are being defined.

From what I can see:

  • a1=11(1+1)a_1 = \frac{1}{1(1+1)}
  • a2=12(2+1)a_2 = \frac{1}{2(2+1)}

It looks like you are working with a sequence where each term is of the form:

an=1n(n+1)a_n = \frac{1}{n(n+1)}

Would you like me to explain this sequence further, solve for more terms, or explain its properties in detail?

Related Questions:

  1. What is the general formula for the nn-th term of this sequence?
  2. How does this sequence behave as nn approaches infinity?
  3. Can this sequence be summed, and what is the sum of the series?
  4. What is the partial sum Sn=a1+a2++anS_n = a_1 + a_2 + \dots + a_n of this sequence?
  5. How does this sequence relate to the harmonic series or other known series?

Tip:

This sequence can be simplified further using partial fraction decomposition for sums, which is a useful tool in calculus.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sequences
Algebra
Series

Formulas

a_n = 1 / (n(n+1))

Theorems

Partial Fraction Decomposition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12