Mathematical series calculations

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the identification and calculation of a general term for a numerical series represented by the digits 93712402. Participants explore whether this sequence can be defined mathematically and the nature of its terms.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested, Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks for the general term of the series 93712402 and questions how it could be calculated.
  • Another participant suggests that there are infinitely many sequences that could start with those digits, implying ambiguity in defining the series.
  • A third participant questions the classification of the sequence as a "series" and challenges the notion of a general term, suggesting the digits may be randomly chosen.
  • A later reply asserts that the general term is simply 1 apart from the previously mentioned terms, though this claim is not elaborated upon.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on whether a general term can be established for the sequence, with some questioning its validity as a series and others proposing a potential term without consensus on its correctness.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks clarity on the definitions and assumptions regarding what constitutes a "series" in this context, as well as the criteria for establishing a general term.

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let be the series...

[tex]93712402...[/tex]

Does anyone know what the general term is or how could it be calculated?..thanks.

-In fact if you are "Family's matter" fan you will know that this series appears in a chapter when Urkel is "jailed"...

the picture: http://www.paragonofvirtue.com/steve_urkel.jpg
 
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I really thought you knew more math than ask such a question, eljose.

There exist innumerably many sequences that have those digits as their first members.
 
eljose said:
let be the series...

[tex]93712402...[/tex]

Does anyone know what the general term is or how could it be calculated?..thanks.

-In fact if you are "Family's matter" fan you will know that this series appears in a chapter when Urkel is "jailed"...

the picture: http://www.paragonofvirtue.com/steve_urkel.jpg

In what sense is that a "series"? Do you mean the sequence of digits
9, 3, 7, 1, 2, 4, 0, 2, ...

Do you have any reason to think there is a "general term" rather than just eight randomly chosen digits?
 
The general term is 1 apart from those terms you wrote down, obviously.
 

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