Deducing Sigma (2r)^3 = 2n^2 (n+1)^2 | n, r=1

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In summary, Sigma is a symbol used to represent mathematical sums or series. The equation in question was deduced using mathematical manipulation and simplification to find a relationship between the sum of cubes and the square of a number. The terms 2r and 2n^2 play an important role in balancing the equation and making it true. Setting r to 1 simplifies the equation and helps establish the relationship between the sum of cubes and the square of a number. This equation can be applied to any positive integer values of n and r, although it is most commonly used when both are set to 1.
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Deduce that
n
Sigma (2r)^3 = 2n^2 (n+1)^2
r=1I'm not exactly sure how to start.
 
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ChelseaL said:
Deduce that
n
Sigma (2r)^3 = 2n^2 (n+1)^2
r=1I'm not exactly sure how to start.

Hint (use the result from your previous thread):

\(\displaystyle \sum_{r=1}^n\left((2r)^3\right)=8\sum_{r=1}^n\left(r^3\right)=\,?\)
 
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The result of my previous thread was 1.
 
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ChelseaL said:
The result of my previous thread was 1.

I'm talking about the last thread before this one to which you responded...the only post you've made here outside of this thread:

https://mathhelpboards.com/discrete-mathematics-set-theory-logic-15/mathematical-induction-sigma-notation-23918.html

I assumed the two similarly named accounts from the same country were in some way related.
 
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Oh right sorry, I got locked out of my previous account. The part with the k + 1 case?
 
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ChelseaL said:
Oh right sorry, I got locked out of my previous account. The part with the k + 1 case?

The previous thread was about proving by induction the following:

\(\displaystyle \sum_{k=1}^n\left(k^3\right)=\frac{n^2(n+1)^2}{4}\)

If we are allowed to use that formula, then this problem become very straightforward. :)
 
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sigma r^3 = 1^2(1+1)^2/4?
r=1
 
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ChelseaL said:
1
sigma r^3 = 1^2(1+1)^2/4?
r=1

No, what I mean is:

\(\displaystyle \sum_{r=1}^n\left((2r)^3\right)=8\sum_{r=1}^n\left(r^3\right)=8\left(\frac{n^2(n+1)^2}{4}\right)=2n^2(n+1)^2\)
 
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ChelseaL said:
Deduce that
n
Sigma (2r)^3 = 2n^2 (n+1)^2
r=1

method 1

$\displaystyle 8 \sum_{r=1}^n r^3 = 8\color{red}{(1 + 2^3 + 3^3 + \, ... \, +n^3})$

sequence of partial sums for the series in parentheses is the triangular numbers squared ...

$1, 9, 36, 100, ... = 1^2, 3^2, 6^2, 10^2, ... , \left[\dfrac{n(n+1)}{2}\right]^2 = \dfrac{n^2(n+1)^2}{4}$

$\displaystyle 8 \sum_{r=1}^n r^3 = 8 \cdot \dfrac{n^2(n+1)^2}{4} = 2n^2(n+1)^2$method 2 (induction) ...

$\displaystyle \sum_{r=1}^1 (2r)^3 = 2^3 = 8 = 2(1)^2 \cdot (1+1)^2$

assume true for $n$, show true for $(n+1)$

$\displaystyle \sum_{r=1}^{n+1} (2r)^3 = \sum_{r=1}^n (2r)^3 + [2(n+1)]^2 = 2n^2(n+1)^2 + [2(n+1)]^3 = 2(n+1)^2\bigg[n^2+4(n+1)\bigg] = 2(n+1)^2(n^2+4n+4) = 2(n+1)^2(n+2)^2$
 

1. What is Sigma in this equation?

Sigma is a symbol that represents a mathematical sum or series. In this equation, it represents the sum of the first n cubes.

2. How did you deduce this equation?

This equation was deduced using mathematical manipulation and simplification. The goal was to find a relationship between the sum of cubes and the square of a number (n+1).

3. What is the significance of 2r and 2n^2 in this equation?

2r represents the number of terms in the sum of cubes, while 2n^2 represents the square of the number of terms in the sum of squares. These terms are important in balancing out the equation and making it true.

4. Why is r set to 1 in this equation?

Setting r to 1 simplifies the equation and makes it easier to understand and manipulate. It also helps to establish the relationship between the sum of cubes and the square of a number.

5. Can this equation be applied to any values of n and r?

Yes, this equation can be applied to any positive integer values of n and r. However, it is most commonly used when n and r are set to 1.

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