Difference method with partial fractions

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around verifying an equation involving a series and applying the difference method to find sums. The subject area includes series and partial fractions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to verify a mathematical statement and apply the difference method but encounters difficulties. Some participants suggest researching telescoping series and simplifying expressions to aid in the solution.

Discussion Status

There is an ongoing exploration of methods to tackle the problem, with some participants providing insights into simplification techniques. One participant indicates they have resolved their issue after reconsidering their approach to classification of terms.

Contextual Notes

The original poster mentions having solved part of the problem but struggles specifically with the difference method. There is a lack of explicit consensus on the best approach to take, and various interpretations of the problem are being discussed.

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Homework Statement



Verify that, for all positive values of n,
1/(n+2)(2n+3) -1/((n+3)(2n+5))=(4n+9)/((n+2)(n+3)(2n+3)(2n+5))
For the series
∑_(n=0)^N▒(4n+9)/((n+2)(n+3)(2n+3)(2n+5))
Find
The sum to N terms,
The sum to infinity.


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The Attempt at a Solution



i had solved the first sextion which is to verification
however, when it came to the difference method solving, i had a huge problems
therefore, any solutions?
 
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most of the google doesn't reveal the method of solving series using difference method ==
i have tried it
or maybe you can give me the links if you have found it
 
[tex]\frac{1}{(n+2)(2n+3)} = \frac{2}{2n+3} - \frac{1}{n+2}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{1}{(n+3)(2n+5)} = \frac{2}{2n+5} - \frac{1}{n+3}[/tex]
I think this may be the key issue bugging you when trying to use the difference method without simplifying the expressions further.
 
Fightfish said:
[tex]\frac{1}{(n+2)(2n+3)} = \frac{2}{2n+3} - \frac{1}{n+2}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{1}{(n+3)(2n+5)} = \frac{2}{2n+5} - \frac{1}{n+3}[/tex]
I think this may be the key issue bugging you when trying to use the difference method without simplifying the expressions further.

well i have found the answer
thanks for the help
my fault is i did not classified them correctly
as i should put 1/(n+3) and 1/(n+2) together as well as 1/(2n+3) and 2/(2n+5) together instead of i straight use the result to do difference method that's y i can't find the answer!
Anyways thanks for your help
 

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