Math Problem Statement
Solution
The series depicted in your image is:
Let's break it down and analyze its general pattern.
Observations:
- The numerator forms an arithmetic sequence: , increasing by 4 each time.
- General formula for the numerator: .
- The denominator forms an arithmetic sequence: , increasing by each time.
- General formula for the denominator: , which corresponds to triangular numbers.
General Term of the Series:
The -th term of the series can be expressed as:
Simplify:
Further simplify:
Thus, the series can be written as a telescoping sum:
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Arithmetic Sequences
Series
Telescoping Series
Formulas
General term of the numerator: a_n = 4n - 2
General term of the denominator: d_n = n(n + 1) / 2
Telescoping series: Sum of (8/(n + 1) - 4/n)
Theorems
Telescoping Series
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Level or Advanced High School
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