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The discussion centers on the manipulation of infinite series involving the term ##\sum_{n=0}^\infty \frac{1}{p^{nz}}##. Participants clarify that to derive the expression ##\frac{1}{p^z}\sum_{n=0}^\infty \frac{1}{p^{nz}}=\sum_{n=0}^\infty\frac{1}{p^{nz}}-1##, one must subtract 1 from both sides of the original identity. There is an emphasis on ensuring that the summation notation is correctly applied in the equations. The conversation highlights the importance of accuracy in mathematical expressions to avoid confusion. Overall, the exchange leads to a clearer understanding of how to manipulate the series correctly.
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##\sum_{n=0}^\infty \frac 1{p^{nz}}=1+\frac1{p^z}+\frac1{p^{2z}}+\frac1{p^{3z}}...##
##\frac 1{p^z}\sum_{n=0}^\infty \frac 1{p^{nz}}=\frac1{p^z}+\frac1{p^{2z}}+\frac1{p^{3z}}+\frac1{p^{4z}}...##
something happens and it shows:
##\frac 1{p^z}\sum_{n=0}^\infty \frac 1{p^{nz}}=\sum_{n=0}^\infty\frac1{p^{nz}}-1## <== How can I get here from above
 
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howabout1337 said:
##\sum_{n=0}^\infty \frac 1{p^{nz}}=1+\frac1{p^z}+\frac1{p^{2z}}+\frac1{p^{3z}}...##
##\frac 1{p^z}\sum_{n=0}^\infty \frac 1{p^{nz}}=\frac1{p^z}+\frac1{p^{2z}}+\frac1{p^{3z}}+\frac1{p^{4z}}...##
something happens and it shows:
##\frac 1{p^z}\sum_{n=0}^\infty \frac 1{p^{nz}}=\frac1{p^{nz}}-1## <== How can I get here from above
You can't. There should be a summation on the first term on the right hand side.
 
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Chestermiller said:
You can't. There should be a summation on the first term on the right hand side.
yes, I am sorry. Let me fix that
 
Subtract 1 from each side of the first identity
 
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dRic2 said:
Subtract 1 from each side of the first identity
Perfect. Thank you so much!
 

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