Cant understand this transition

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The forum discussion centers on the mathematical transition involving the expression \(\frac{1}{1-x}=1+x+x^2+x^3+\ldots\) and the substitution \(x=\frac{2z^2}{4!}+\ldots\). Participants express confusion regarding the manipulation of the denominator and the potential sign error in the transition. The discussion highlights the importance of correctly applying series expansions and substitutions in mathematical proofs.

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cant see how they put the only the denominator to be equal the new expression.
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They used

[tex]\frac{1}{1-x}=1+x+x^2+x^3+...[/tex]

where [itex]x=2z^2/4!+...[/itex]. It looks like they made a sign mistake when they did that, though.
 

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