How do I calculate this sum in terms of 'n'? I know this is a harmonic progression, but I can't find how to calculate the summation of it. Also, is it an expansion of any mathematical function? 1 ...

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Sep 2, 2017 · $\\sum_{i=1}^n i$ is the same as $\\frac{n(n+1)}{2}$. Can someone explain how the sigma notation is converted to this? I'm trying to figure out if there's a way to convert …

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The first chapter of Concrete Mathematics by Graham, Knuth, and Patashnik presents about seven different techniques for deriving this identity, so you might be interested to look at that.

Oct 29, 2016 · I know that the sum of powers of $2$ is $2^{n+1}-1$, and I know the mathematical induction proof. But does anyone know how $2^{n+1}-1$ comes up in the first place. For …

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Apr 3, 2021 · Repeated sum is denoted using $\\sum$ and is called "summation." What is the name for the analogous process with multiplication, denoted $\\prod$?

Jan 25, 2017 · If it is the former, then surely the double summation notation makes the point clearer and is also better suited for calculation (i.e, if you want to take a constant in the inner …