Mathematical series calculations

In summary, the conversation discusses a series of digits and whether there is a general term or method for calculating it. It is noted that there are many possible sequences that could follow the given digits.
  • #1
eljose
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let be the series...

[tex] 93712402... [/tex]

Does anyone know what the general term is or how could it be calculated?..thanks.

-In fact if you are "Family's matter" fan you will know that this series appears in a chapter when Urkel is "jailed"...

the picture: http://www.paragonofvirtue.com/steve_urkel.jpg
 
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  • #2
I really thought you knew more math than ask such a question, eljose.

There exist innumerably many sequences that have those digits as their first members.
 
  • #3
eljose said:
let be the series...

[tex] 93712402... [/tex]

Does anyone know what the general term is or how could it be calculated?..thanks.

-In fact if you are "Family's matter" fan you will know that this series appears in a chapter when Urkel is "jailed"...

the picture: http://www.paragonofvirtue.com/steve_urkel.jpg

In what sense is that a "series"? Do you mean the sequence of digits
9, 3, 7, 1, 2, 4, 0, 2, ...

Do you have any reason to think there is a "general term" rather than just eight randomly chosen digits?
 
  • #4
The general term is 1 apart from those terms you wrote down, obviously.
 

Related to Mathematical series calculations

What is a mathematical series?

A mathematical series is a sequence of numbers that follow a specific pattern or rule. Each number in the series is called a term, and the pattern or rule determines how each term is obtained from the previous one.

What is the formula for finding the sum of a series?

The formula for finding the sum of a series is S = n(a + l)/2, where n is the number of terms, a is the first term, and l is the last term.

What is the difference between an arithmetic series and a geometric series?

An arithmetic series is a sequence of numbers where the difference between each term is constant. A geometric series is a sequence of numbers where the ratio between each term is constant.

How do you determine if a series is convergent or divergent?

A series is convergent if the sum of its terms approaches a finite number as the number of terms increases. A series is divergent if the sum of its terms approaches infinity as the number of terms increases.

What is the significance of mathematical series in real-world applications?

Mathematical series are used in various fields such as finance, physics, engineering, and computer science to model and analyze real-world phenomena. They can help predict future trends, estimate values, and solve complex problems.

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