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 ...

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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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 …

Mar 3, 2018 · 13 $\displaystyle\sum_ {i,t}$ means the same as $\displaystyle\sum_i \sum_t$. In the second notation, a specific summation order is given, whereas in the first one there isn't. …

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Aug 4, 2018 · The following proof is from Apostol's book: Questions: On the first line of the proof, he uses '{}' just as brackets or do they have other meaning like $[x]$ being the floor function? …