Factorials: Simplifying Expressions & Convergence Tests

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The discussion revolves around the use of factorials in simplifying expressions and performing convergence tests, indicating a focus on combinatorial mathematics and series analysis.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster attempts to recall definitions and relationships involving factorials, particularly for expressions like (n - 1)! and (2n - 1)!. Some participants provide algebraic manipulations and relationships for factorials, while others express uncertainty about their references.

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Participants are exploring various factorial relationships and attempting to clarify their understanding. Some algebraic expressions have been suggested, but there is no explicit consensus on the correct approach or resolution of the original poster's questions.

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The original poster notes a lack of reference materials, which may be influencing their ability to recall or verify factorial properties.

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I forgot most things about factorials but now I have to use them again to simplify expressions while doing convergence tests... What I know is:

[tex](n +1) ! = (n +1) n![/tex]

[tex](2n +1)! = (2n +1) 2n! ?[/tex]

but I don't know how to deal with these:

[tex](n -1) ! = ?[/tex]

[tex](2n-1) ! = ?[/tex]

Thanks for any help.
 
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I know they're pretty easy but I don't have any algebra text/reference to look them up... :redface:
 
At first (2n+1)!=(2n)!(2n+1)
(n-1)!=n!/n
(2n-1)!=(2n)!/2n
 
Thank you, sir. :)
 

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