Solving ((n+1)+2)/2^(n+1) = (n+1/2^(n+1)) + 2/2^(n+1)

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The discussion centers on the mathematical expression solving the equation \(\frac{(n+1)+2}{2^{(n+1)}} = \frac{(n+1)}{2^{(n+1)}} + \frac{2}{2^{(n+1)}}\). Participants clarify that the left-hand side simplifies correctly to the right-hand side, confirming the equality. However, confusion arises regarding the interpretation of the terms, particularly the assertion that \(2/2^{(n+1)}\) does not equal \(2/(n+1)\). The conclusion drawn is that the original equation is indeed valid upon proper simplification.

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1. How does [((n+1)+2)/2^(n+1)]= [((n+1)/(2^(n+1)) + (n+2)/(2^n))?
2. For example: (a+b)/x = a/x +b/x
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Likewise, (n+1)+2/2^(n+1) = n+1/2^(n+1)) + 2/2^(n+1). How does the previous expression equal n+1/2^(n+1)) + 2/2^(n+1) when 2/2^(n+1) does not equal 2/(n+1)?
 
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Is this what you are trying to say:

\frac{n+1+2}{2^{n+1}} = \frac{n+1}{2^{n+1}} + \frac{2}{2^{n+1}}?

If so, it appears correct, and I don't see how the expression in your problem is true.
 
I'm not too sure what your question is either, but from what I can tell, its not true. Multiply everything by 2^(n+1), simplify, and you'll see the resulting equation is obviously false.
 

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