Math Problem Statement

Simplifique as expressões: a) (n!) / (n-1)! * n b) (n+2)! / (n-1)! * (n+2) * (n+1) * n c) [(n+1)! + n!] / (2n!) * (n+2) / 2

Solution

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a) n!(n1)!n\frac{n!}{(n-1)!} \cdot n

To simplify this:

  1. First, recognize that n!(n1)!\frac{n!}{(n-1)!} can be written as nn, because n!=n(n1)!n! = n \cdot (n-1)!.
  2. This results in: n!(n1)!n=nn=n2\frac{n!}{(n-1)!} \cdot n = n \cdot n = n^2 So the simplified expression is n2n^2.

b) (n+2)!(n1)!(n+2)(n+1)n\frac{(n+2)!}{(n-1)!} \cdot (n+2) \cdot (n+1) \cdot n

To simplify:

  1. Start with (n+2)!(n1)!\frac{(n+2)!}{(n-1)!}. Recall that (n+2)!=(n+2)(n+1)n(n1)!(n+2)! = (n+2)(n+1)n(n-1)!.
  2. Thus, (n+2)!(n1)!=(n+2)(n+1)n\frac{(n+2)!}{(n-1)!} = (n+2)(n+1)n.
  3. Multiply by the other terms (n+2)(n+1)n(n+2)(n+1)n and nn: (n+2)(n+1)n(n+2)(n+1)n=(n+2)2(n+1)2n2(n+2)(n+1)n \cdot (n+2)(n+1)n = (n+2)^2 (n+1)^2 n^2 Thus, the simplified expression is: (n+2)2(n+1)2n2(n+2)^2 (n+1)^2 n^2

c) (n+1)!+n!2n!n+22\frac{(n+1)! + n!}{2n!} \cdot \frac{n+2}{2}

To simplify:

  1. Recognize that (n+1)!=(n+1)n!(n+1)! = (n+1) \cdot n!, so (n+1)!+n!=(n+1)n!+n!=n!(n+2)(n+1)! + n! = (n+1)n! + n! = n!(n+2).
  2. This makes the first part: (n+1)!+n!2n!=n!(n+2)2n!=n+22\frac{(n+1)! + n!}{2n!} = \frac{n!(n+2)}{2n!} = \frac{n+2}{2}
  3. Multiply by n+22\frac{n+2}{2}: n+22n+22=(n+2)24\frac{n+2}{2} \cdot \frac{n+2}{2} = \frac{(n+2)^2}{4}

Thus, the simplified expression is: (n+2)24\frac{(n+2)^2}{4}


Would you like further explanations or details on any part of the solution? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you simplify expressions involving factorials more generally?
  2. What are the properties of factorials that help simplify expressions?
  3. How can you handle higher-order terms like (n+2)!(n+2)! in similar problems?
  4. What are some common mistakes when simplifying expressions with factorials?
  5. How does understanding factorial relationships help in simplifying more complex algebraic expressions?

Tip: Always look for opportunities to cancel out terms, especially when dealing with factorials, as they often contain repeating elements that can simplify your work.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Factorial Expressions
Simplification of Factorials
Algebra

Formulas

n! = n * (n-1)!

Theorems

Factorial Simplification Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11