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Mathematica gave this:

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The Electrician said:
Mathematica gave this:
Then Mathematica and I agree. Fine!

For me this is part of the road I am currently going. As long as I am getting correct answers along the way, I am happy.
 
Svein said:
Then Mathematica and I agree. Fine!

For me this is part of the road I am currently going. As long as I am getting correct answers along the way, I am happy.

Did you notice that Mathematica disagrees on the sign of the last one?
 
The Electrician said:
Did you notice that Mathematica disagrees on the sign of the last one?
No, saw it just now. Mathematica is correct, the correct exponent for (-1) should be (n-1), not n.
 

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