How can I show the sum results in this?

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The discussion revolves around the manipulation of infinite series, specifically focusing on the summation of terms involving powers of \( p \) and \( z \). Participants are exploring how to derive a specific equation from earlier expressions involving these series.

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  • One participant presents a series and seeks clarification on how to derive a specific result from it.
  • Another participant points out an error in the manipulation of the series, indicating that a summation is missing in the proposed expression.
  • Subsequent replies include suggestions to subtract 1 from both sides of the initial identity to reach the desired form.
  • Participants acknowledge corrections and express gratitude for the assistance in resolving the confusion.

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There is a general agreement on the need to correct the initial expressions, but the specific manipulations and interpretations of the series remain a point of contention.

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Participants have not fully resolved the implications of the manipulations, and there are unresolved assumptions regarding the convergence of the series and the conditions under which these transformations are valid.

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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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