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Homework Statement
Consider the series Ʃ 1/[k(k+2)]; n=1 to infinity
Find the formula for the partial sum Sn
2. The attempt at a solution
I have calculated the first 5 terms of the sequence as follows, but I can't see any pattern. Am I doing this right?
S1=1/3
S2=1/3+1/8=11/24
S3=1/3+1/8+1/15=21/40
S4=1/3+1/8+1/15+1/24=17/30
S5=1/3+1/8+1/15+1/24+1/35=25/42
Sn=? I can't find any ratio or exponential relation between the terms. I need to find a general formula for Sn