Proving the Sum of a Series Question | Convergence and Terms with Same Sign

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The discussion revolves around a series convergence problem involving terms with the same sign. The original poster attempts to show a relationship between the sums of certain sequences defined by indices and their convergence properties.

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  • Participants are examining the definitions of the sequences b_k and c_k, with some questioning the clarity of the problem statement. There are attempts to express the sums in different forms and to clarify the notation used.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on the problem setup and notation. Some have provided insights into the structure of the sums, while others express uncertainty about the correctness of the original problem statement.

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There are indications of confusion regarding the LaTeX formatting used in the problem, as well as the overall understanding of the series and convergence concepts being discussed.

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sum question...

i have b_k=a_(n_(k)+1)+...+a_(n_(k+1))

c_k=b_1+...+b_k
let us suppose that for every term in b_k has the same sign and that the sum b_k (from n=1 to infinity) converges.
S_n=a_1+...+a_n
and n belongs to {n_k+1,...,n_(k+1)}

then i need to show that
|S_n-c_n|=|a_(n_(k)+1)+...+a_n|

i tried just opened it, and it looked disastrous ( if that's even a word in the anglo-american lexicon).
anyway, your help is appreciated.
 
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Do you mean [tex]b_k=a_{n_{k}+1}+\cdots +a_{n_{k+1}}[/tex] ?

And, if so, I don't "get it".
 
loop quantum gravity said:
i have b_k=a_(n_(k)+1)+...+a_(n_(k+1))

c_k=b_1+...+b_k
let us suppose that for every term in b_k has the same sign and that the sum b_k (from n=1 to infinity) converges.
S_n=a_1+...+a_n
and n belongs to {n_k+1,...,n_(k+1)}

then i need to show that
|S_n-c_n|=|a_(n_(k)+1)+...+a_n|

i tried just opened it, and it looked disastrous ( if that's even a word in the anglo-american lexicon).
anyway, your help is appreciated.
It's like your 700-th post here, and I guess it does not hurt much if you try to learn how to LaTeX properly, right?
I don't really get what you mean, either... :frown:
 
benorin said:
Do you mean [tex]b_k=a_{n_{k}+1}+\cdots +a_{n_{k+1}}[/tex] ?

And, if so, I don't "get it".
yes, your latex is correct.
and to the other user, now it's 701, but who counts it anyway? (-:
 
funny thing is you are already using latex lol just put the [ tex] [ /tex] on either end and change ( ) for { } and it's pretty much the same thing
 
now after we cleared it off, can someone please help me on this?
 
Well, I don't think I understand the problem fully, but you can try to open everything:
[tex]b_k = a_{n_k + 1} + ... + a_{n_{k + 1}}[/tex]
So:
[tex]c_k = \sum_{i = 1} ^ k b_i = a_{n_1 + 1} + a_{n_1 + 2} + ... + a_{n_2} + a_{n_2 + 1} + ... + a_{n_3} + ... + a_{n_{k + 1}}[/tex]
[tex]S_n = \sum_{i = 1} ^ n a_i[/tex]
So that means:
[tex]S_n - c_n = ...[/tex]
EDIT: But are you sure you posted this problem correctly? I don't think it's correct... :frown:
 
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