Math Problem Statement

Find the general formula for the sequence 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, ...

Solution

The image you uploaded shows a sequence of fractions:

12,23,34,45,\frac{1}{2}, \frac{2}{3}, \frac{3}{4}, \frac{4}{5}, \dots

This is a simple sequence where the numerator increases by 1 with each term, and the denominator also increases by 1 but always stays 1 greater than the numerator.

General Formula:

We can express the nth term of this sequence as:

nn+1\frac{n}{n+1}

where nn is the position of the term in the sequence.

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Here are some related questions:

  1. How does the behavior of the terms change as nn increases?
  2. What happens to the sum of the first few terms of this sequence?
  3. How does the sequence relate to the concept of limits?
  4. How do we find the sum of a sequence like this over a finite number of terms?
  5. What are the properties of a sequence like this in terms of convergence or divergence?

Tip: Sequences like this one are often related to limits, and recognizing patterns can help in identifying their long-term behavior as nn \to \infty.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sequences and Series
Limits
Fractional Patterns

Formulas

nth term formula: n / (n + 1)

Theorems

Limit of a sequence as n → ∞

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12