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In Exercises 81–85, use a calculator's factorial key to evaluate each expression.
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Ch. 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability
Blitzer8th EditionCollege AlgebraISBN: 9780136970514
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- Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra311
- Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities398
- Ch. 2 - Functions and Graphs407
- Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions306
- Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions247
- Ch. 5 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities173
- Ch. 6 - Matrices and Determinants143
- Ch. 7 - Conic Sections124
- Ch. 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability251
Capitolo 9, Problema 84
Show that the sum of the first n positive odd integers,1 +3 +5 + ··· + (2n − 1), ... is n².
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Recognize the sequence given: the first n positive odd integers are 1, 3, 5, ..., (2n - 1). Each term can be expressed as the general term \(a_k = 2k - 1\) where \(k\) ranges from 1 to \(n\).
Write the sum of the first n odd integers as a summation: \(S = \sum_{k=1}^n (2k - 1)\).
Use the properties of summation to separate the sum into two parts: \(S = \sum_{k=1}^n 2k - \sum_{k=1}^n 1\).
Evaluate each summation separately: \(\sum_{k=1}^n 2k = 2 \sum_{k=1}^n k\) and \(\sum_{k=1}^n 1 = n\). Recall that \(\sum_{k=1}^n k = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}\).
Substitute the known formula into the expression and simplify: \(S = 2 \times \frac{n(n+1)}{2} - n = n(n+1) - n = n^2 + n - n = n^2\). This shows that the sum of the first n odd integers is \(n^2\).
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Arithmetic Series
An arithmetic series is the sum of terms in an arithmetic sequence, where each term increases by a constant difference. In this problem, the sequence of odd integers (1, 3, 5, ...) has a common difference of 2, and understanding this helps in summing the terms.
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Mathematical Induction
Mathematical induction is a proof technique used to verify statements for all positive integers. It involves proving a base case and then showing that if the statement holds for an integer k, it also holds for k+1. This method is often used to prove formulas like the sum of odd integers equals n².
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The sum of the first n positive odd integers is given by n². This formula can be derived or proven using induction or by recognizing that adding consecutive odd numbers forms perfect squares, which is a key insight in this problem.
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