Definite Integral: Limit of a Summation

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The discussion centers on the formal definition of the definite integral as a limit of a summation, specifically addressing the challenge of evaluating a limit involving a rational exponent. The expression in question is \lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} \sum_{i=1}^{n} {(1+\frac{2}{n}(i-0.3))^{\frac{7}{5}}\frac{2}{n}. The user expresses difficulty in solving this limit when the exponent is rational, contrasting it with their ability to solve similar expressions with integer exponents. Clarification is sought regarding the nature of the summation as a Riemann sum.

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Homework Statement



Hi guys, i have a exercise of the limit of a summation that is the formal definition of definite integral and i need resolve and explain, but i can't resolve for the rational exponent, for this, need help, thanks in advance.

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[itex]\lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} \sum_{i=1}^{n} {(1+\frac{2}{n}(i-0.3))^{\frac{7}{5}}\frac{2}{n}[/itex]

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I can solve this expretion but with a integer exponent, not with a rational exponent.
 
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Help me, please.
 
That really doesn't look like a Riemann sum to me. Were you given that sum?
 

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