Power Series Problem: Am I Correct?

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The forum discussion centers on a disagreement regarding a solution to a power series problem presented in a homework assignment. The user identifies a potential error in the provided solution, specifically questioning the inclusion of a "+1" in the solution where they believe it should be "+ a_n" instead. Other participants in the discussion confirm the user's assessment, indicating that the original solution contains a mistake.

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Homework Statement


Well, I'm not getting any problems from the question, but there is a part of the solution that I don't agree with.

Here's the problem statement:
[PLAIN]http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/5387/powerseriesproblem.png

Here's part of the solution:
[PLAIN]http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/2104/powerseries.png


The Attempt at a Solution


As you can see, in the solution I circled +1 in red. I don't think it should be there. Instead, I think outside the right square bracket there should be [tex]+ a_n[/tex]

Am I correct?
 
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I agree with you. Looks like there's a mistake in the solutions.
 

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