1\(5.6)+1\(5.6.7) + 1\(5.6.7.8)+ .

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In summary, the expression 1\(5.6)+1\(5.6.7) + 1\(5.6.7.8) is a mathematical equation that involves adding fractions with denominators of increasing difficulty. It can also be written as 1/5.6 + 1/5.6.7 + 1/5.6.7.8. This equation can be simplified by finding the least common denominator and combining the fractions.
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ashrafmod
1\(5.6)+1\(5.6.7) + 1\(5.6.7.8)+.....

1\(5.6)+1\(5.6.7)+1\(5.6.7.8)+.....
 
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Well, rewrite this as:
[tex]\frac{1}{5*6}+\frac{1}{5*6*7}+\frac{1}{5*6*7*8}++++=\frac{4!}{6!}+\frac{4!}{7!}+\frac{4!}{8!}+++=4!*(\sum_{n=0}^{\infty}\frac{1}{n!})-4!*(\sum_{n=0}^{5}\frac{1}{n!})[/tex]
see if you can get somthing out of this.
 
  • #3
Hint:

[tex]e^x = \sum _{n=0} ^{\infty} \frac{x^n}{n!}[/tex]
 

1. What is the pattern in the given sequence?

The pattern in this sequence is adding the inverse of the product of consecutive numbers starting from 5.6. For example, the first term is 1/5.6, the second term is 1/(5.6 * 5.6.7), and so on.

2. What is the limit of this sequence as it approaches infinity?

The limit of this sequence as it approaches infinity is 0. This can be observed by calculating the value of each term as the numbers in the denominator increase and approach infinity.

3. Can this sequence be written in a simplified form?

Yes, this sequence can be written in a simplified form as 1/5.6 * (1 + 1/5.6.7 + 1/(5.6.7.8) + ...). This can be further simplified as 1/5.6 * (1 + 1/(5.6)^2 + 1/(5.6)^3 + ...), which is a geometric series with a common ratio of 1/(5.6). Therefore, the simplified form of this sequence is 1/5.6 * (1/(1-1/5.6)) = 1/5.6 * (5.6/4.6) = 1/4.6.

4. How can this sequence be used in real-life applications?

This sequence can be used in various mathematical and scientific calculations, such as calculating probabilities, determining the error in measurements, and solving differential equations. It can also be applied in fields such as engineering, finance, and physics.

5. What is the significance of the number 5.6 in this sequence?

The number 5.6 is significant in this sequence because it is the starting point of the sequence and the common factor in each term. It is also the inverse of the number 0.178, which is commonly used in statistical analysis and probability calculations.

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