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#51 2010-05-31 00:24:52
- bobbym
- bumpkin
- From: Bumpkinland
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Re: Summation
Yes, that is probably the only way. Practice!
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#52 2010-05-31 00:34:05
- soha
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Re: Summation
No other option?
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#53 2010-05-31 00:37:06
- bobbym
- bumpkin
- From: Bumpkinland
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Re: Summation
Hi soha;
Look at A) and B) of post # 47 you can see that each term has an n and an (n+1). You look for a common factor in each term. That is all there is to it. But as I said A) is perfectly acceptable in the real world. B) is considered more simple.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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