Math Problem Statement

1.2.3+2.3.4+3.4.5+...+n(n+1)(n+2)=14n(n+1)(n+2)(n+3)

Solution

To find the value of nn for which the sum of the sequence

123+234+345++n(n+1)(n+2)=14n(n+1)(n+2)(n+3)1 \cdot 2 \cdot 3 + 2 \cdot 3 \cdot 4 + 3 \cdot 4 \cdot 5 + \dots + n(n+1)(n+2) = 14n(n+1)(n+2)(n+3)

we will proceed by investigating the pattern of the sequence and examining if there is a general formula that matches the form given on the right-hand side.

Step 1: Understanding the Pattern of Terms in the Sum

The kk-th term of the sequence can be written as: Tk=k(k+1)(k+2)T_k = k \cdot (k+1) \cdot (k+2) where kk starts from 11 up to nn.

The sum of the sequence up to nn terms is: Sn=k=1nk(k+1)(k+2)S_n = \sum_{k=1}^n k \cdot (k+1) \cdot (k+2)

Step 2: Analyzing the Right Side

We are given that this sum equals: Sn=14n(n+1)(n+2)(n+3)S_n = 14n(n+1)(n+2)(n+3)

Step 3: Checking Values of nn

To solve this equation, we can substitute small values of nn to check if both sides are equal.

  1. For n=1n = 1: S1=123=6S_1 = 1 \cdot 2 \cdot 3 = 6 Right side: 141234=33614 \cdot 1 \cdot 2 \cdot 3 \cdot 4 = 336 This does not hold, so n1n \neq 1.

  2. For n=2n = 2: S2=123+234=6+24=30S_2 = 1 \cdot 2 \cdot 3 + 2 \cdot 3 \cdot 4 = 6 + 24 = 30 Right side: 142345=168014 \cdot 2 \cdot 3 \cdot 4 \cdot 5 = 1680 This does not hold either, so n2n \neq 2.

  3. For n=3n = 3: [ S_3 = 1 \cdot 2 \cdot 3 + 2 \cdot

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Sequences and Series
Algebraic Manipulation
Summation of Polynomial Sequences

Formulas

Sum of products of consecutive terms: T_k = k * (k+1) * (k+2)
Right-hand side expression: 14n(n+1)(n+2)(n+3)

Theorems

Polynomial sequences and summation properties

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12