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In summary, the equation (2^1)(2^2)(2^3)(2^4)...(2^n) = 210 is being discussed, with the question of finding the value of n. One individual is stuck on the problem and has not yet found the correct first step. Another person suggests using the formula Sn = n/2[2a + (n-1)d] instead of tn = a + (n-1)d. It is noted that 210 is not a multiple of 2, so it is expected that the solution will not be an integer. It is also mentioned that the method may not work if n is not an integer.
  • #1
rocketboy
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Hey everyone, I am stuck on this question:
[tex](2^1)(2^2)(2^3)(2^4)...(2^n) = 210[/tex]

What is the value of n?

I'd love to post what I have so far, except that the problem doesn't involve much work, so as soon as I have the first step I'll have the last...and I haven't yet gotten the first (correct) step.

THANKS!
 
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  • #2
[tex]2^{1+2+3+...+n}[/tex]=210
 
  • #3
don't i feel stupid... :rofl:

I was doing the exact same thing only with the tn = a + (n-1)d formula instead of the Sn = n/2[2a + (n-1)d] formula!

Thank you!
 
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  • #4
i found an answer which is not an integer!
 
  • #5
Leong said:
i found an answer which is not an integer!

Since 210 is not a multiple of 2, that's to be expected.
 
  • #6
it is contrary to the method, because 1 + 2+ 3 +.. +n indicates that n must be an integer if want to use the arithmetic sequence formulae.
 

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