5. Evaluate the sum > k for n = 1, 2, 3,4, and 5. (k + 1)! k=1 Make a conjecture about a formula for this sum for general n, and prove your conjecture by mathematical induction.

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5. Evaluate the sum >
k
for n = 1, 2, 3,4, and 5.
(k + 1)!
k=1
Make a conjecture about a formula for this sum for general
n, and prove your conjecture by mathematical induction.
Transcribed Image Text:5. Evaluate the sum > k for n = 1, 2, 3,4, and 5. (k + 1)! k=1 Make a conjecture about a formula for this sum for general n, and prove your conjecture by mathematical induction.
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