Consider the series (n + 1)! n = 1 (a) Find the partial sums s,, s,, Są, and s4. Do you recognize the denominators? S1 S2 S3 (b) Use the pattern to guess a formula for n! – 1 n! (n + 1)! + 1 (n + 1)! (n – 1)! – 1 (n – 1)! (n + 1)! – 1 (n + 1)! (n + 1)! – 1 n! (c) Show that the given infinite series is convergent, and find its sum. (If the quantity diverges, enter DIVERGES.) Σ (n + 1)! n = 1
Consider the series (n + 1)! n = 1 (a) Find the partial sums s,, s,, Są, and s4. Do you recognize the denominators? S1 S2 S3 (b) Use the pattern to guess a formula for n! – 1 n! (n + 1)! + 1 (n + 1)! (n – 1)! – 1 (n – 1)! (n + 1)! – 1 (n + 1)! (n + 1)! – 1 n! (c) Show that the given infinite series is convergent, and find its sum. (If the quantity diverges, enter DIVERGES.) Σ (n + 1)! n = 1
Transcribed Image Text:## Exploring Series and Partial Sums in Mathematics
Consider the series:
\[ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{n}{(n+1)!} \]
### (a) Find the Partial Sums \( s_1, s_2, s_3, \) and \( s_4 \). Do you recognize the denominators?
\[ s_1 = \text{________} \]
\[ s_2 = \text{________} \]
\[ s_3 = \text{________} \]
\[ s_4 = \text{________} \]
### (b) Use the Pattern to Guess a Formula for \( S_n \)
- \[ \frac{n! - 1}{n!} \]
- \[ \frac{(n + 1)! + 1}{(n + 1)!} \]
- \[ \frac{(n - 1)! - 1}{(n - 1)!} \]
- \[ \frac{(n + 1)! - 1}{(n + 1)!} \]
- \[ \frac{(n + 1)! - 1}{n!} \]
### (c) Demonstrate the Convergence of the Given Infinite Series and Determine its Sum. If the Quantity Diverges, enter "DIVERGES."
\[ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{n}{(n+1)!} = \text{________} \]
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