How to Prove a Sum_Integral Equation Using the Riemann-Integral?

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The discussion centers on proving the limit equation \(\lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} \frac{1^k + 2^k + ... + n^k}{n^{k+1}} = \frac{1}{k+1}\) using the Riemann integral. Participants emphasize the importance of expressing the left-hand side as a Riemann sum by dividing the interval into \(n\) equal parts. This approach allows the limit to represent the value of the integral, confirming the relationship between sums and integrals in calculus.

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Can anybody help me with the following:

\lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} = \frac{1^k+2+k+...+n^k}{n^{k+1}}=\frac{1}{k+1}[\tex]<br /> <br /> How do you proof this equation with the Riemann-integral, especially with upper/lower riemann sums?<br /> <br /> thank you!
 
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heinerL said:
Can anybody help me with the following:

\lim_{n \rightarrow \infty} \frac{1^k+2^k+...+n^k}{n^{k+1}}=\frac{1}{k+1}

How do you proof this equation with the Riemann-integral, especially with upper/lower riemann sums?

thank you!
 
Find a particular integral so that the fraction on the left-hand-side is the Riemann sum when the interval is divided into n equal parts. Then that limit is the value of the integral.
 

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