Math Problem Statement

Find the sum of the series 2 + 2 × 3 + 2 × 3 × 5 + 2 × 3 × 5 × 7 + ... up to infinity.

Solution

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"Find the sum of the series 2+2×3+2×3×5+2×3×5×7+2 + 2 \times 3 + 2 \times 3 \times 5 + 2 \times 3 \times 5 \times 7 + \ldots up to infinity."

Solution:

This series can be expressed in a general form. Observing the pattern, the terms are products of consecutive odd numbers multiplied by 2. The general term of the series can be written as:

an=2×(3)×(5)××pna_n = 2 \times (3) \times (5) \times \ldots \times p_n

Where pnp_n represents the nth odd prime number.

The series becomes:

S=2+2×3+2×3×5+2×3×5×7+S = 2 + 2 \times 3 + 2 \times 3 \times 5 + 2 \times 3 \times 5 \times 7 + \ldots

Notice that the terms in the series follow a multiplicative pattern with each subsequent term adding the next odd prime number.

Given that such a series can be quite complex to evaluate directly, an alternative approach is to recognize that this series may be representable using a generating function or a known series sum identity, but further analysis is needed to determine the sum, or a special function might be involved.

However, without a straightforward formula for this series, it's likely that advanced techniques or a deeper exploration of series convergence is necessary, possibly involving factorial-like or hypergeometric series forms.

Would you like me to delve deeper into the methods that can be used to sum this series, or do you have a specific method in mind that you'd like to explore?

Further Questions:

  1. What is the importance of recognizing patterns in series when solving them?
  2. How does the inclusion of prime numbers in series affect their convergence?
  3. What are some common techniques used to sum infinite series?
  4. Could this series be related to any well-known mathematical constants or functions?
  5. How might the convergence of this series be demonstrated rigorously?

Tip:

When approaching complex series, breaking down the series into recognizable patterns or using known summation techniques can simplify the problem significantly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Series
Infinite Series
Prime Numbers

Formulas

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Theorems

Convergence of Series

Suitable Grade Level

College Level / Advanced High School