How Does ((n+1)^2 * n!) / ((n+1)! * n^2) Simplify to (n+1) / n^2?

  • Context: Undergrad 
  • Thread starter Thread starter Helge
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Factorials Simplifying
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The expression ((n+1)^2 * n!) / ((n+1)! * n^2) simplifies to (n+1) / n^2 through a series of algebraic manipulations. The critical step involves expanding (n+1)! into (n+1) * n!, allowing for the cancellation of n! in the numerator and denominator. This results in the simplified form of (n+1) / n^2, confirming the correctness of the simplification process.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of factorial notation and operations
  • Familiarity with algebraic manipulation techniques
  • Knowledge of basic properties of fractions
  • Experience with simplifying mathematical expressions
NEXT STEPS
  • Study factorial properties and their applications in combinatorics
  • Learn advanced algebraic manipulation techniques
  • Explore simplification of rational expressions in calculus
  • Investigate the role of factorials in probability theory
USEFUL FOR

Students in mathematics, educators teaching algebra, and anyone interested in enhancing their skills in simplifying mathematical expressions.

Helge
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
How can ((n+1)^2(*n!))/((n+1)!*n^2) be simplified to (n+1)/n^2?

My own answer is (n+1)^2/n^2, but its apparently wrong
 
Mathematics news on Phys.org
Here's how:

<br /> \frac{(n+1)^{2}\cdot n!}{(n+1)!\cdot n^{2}}<br /> =<br /> \frac{(n+1)^{2}\cdot n!}{(n)!\cdot(n+1) \cdot n^{2}}<br /> =<br /> \frac{(n+1)\cdot n!}{(n)! \cdot n^{2}}<br /> =<br /> \frac{(n+1)}{n^{2}}<br /> <br />

All you had to do was expand the (n+1)! into (n+1)n!.

:)
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
2K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K