Evaluation of the sum 1^m+3^m+5^m+ ....................(2n+1)^{m}

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The discussion focuses on evaluating the sum of odd powers, specifically the expression $$1^m + 3^m + 5^m + \ldots + (2n+1)^m$$. It establishes a connection to Bernoulli Polynomials for calculating sums of powers. The method involves transforming the odd power sum into a binomial expansion, represented as $$\sum_{k=0}^m (2k+1)^m = \sum_{j=0}^m \binom{m}{j} (2k)^j$$. This approach provides a structured way to evaluate the sum for positive integers 'm'.

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how can i evaluate the sum $$
1^m+3^m+5^m+ ....................(2n+1)^{m} $$



for the case of the normal sum $$ 1^m +2^m +........................+n^, $$ for positive 'm' i know they are related to the Bernoulli Polynomials
 
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You want to calculate ##\sum_{k=0}^m(2k+1)^m.## Next, ##(2k+1)^m=\sum_{j=0}^m \binom{m}{j}(2k)^j.## I would start with that.
 
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