Roots of Equations & Sum of Inverses: $a=1,2,3,\dots,2011$

In summary, the "roots of equations" and "sum of inverses" in this context refer to the values of a variable that satisfy a given equation and the sum of the reciprocals of these values, respectively. This concept is related to mathematics, particularly in algebra and the use of inverses in operations. The notation $a=1,2,3,\dots,2011$ is used to simplify the problem and make it more manageable. This concept can be applied to any range of values for $a$ and has practical applications in various fields such as finance, engineering, physics, and chemistry.
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$a=1,2,3,4,5,------2011$, the roots of the equations $x^2-2x-a^2-a=0,$ are :
$(\alpha_1,\beta_1),(\alpha_2,\beta_2),----------,(\alpha_{2011},\beta_{2011})$ respectively
please find :
$\sum_{n=1}^{2011}(\dfrac{1}{\alpha_n}+\dfrac {1}{\beta_n})$
 
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Albert said:
$a=1,2,3,4,5,------2011$, the roots of the equations $x^2-2x-a^2-a=0,$ are :
$(\alpha_1,\beta_1),(\alpha_2,\beta_2),----------,(\alpha_{2011},\beta_{2011})$ respectively
please find :
$\sum_{n=1}^{2011}(\dfrac{1}{\alpha_n}+\dfrac {1}{\beta_n})$

$(\alpha_n,\beta_n)$ are roots of equation $x^2-2x-n^2-n=0$
so
$\alpha_n+\beta_n= 2$
$(\alpha_n\beta_n)=- (n^2+n) = -n(n+1)$
hence
$\dfrac{1}{\alpha_n}+\dfrac{1}{\beta_n}$
= $\dfrac{\alpha_n+\beta_n}{\alpha_n\beta_n}$
= $\dfrac{-2}{n^2+n}$
= -2$(\dfrac{1}{n}-\dfrac{1}{n+1})$

now the above is telesopic sum and the sum of 2011 terms is
-2$(1 -\dfrac{1}{2012})$
=$- \dfrac{4013}{2012}$

The last step calculation was not correct. it is corrected to $- \dfrac{2011}{1006}$ based on comment
 
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kaliprasad said:
$(\alpha_n,\beta_n)$ are roots of equation $x^2-2x-n^2-n=0$
so
$\alpha_n+\beta_n= 2$
$(\alpha_n\beta_n)=- (n^2+n) = -n(n+1)$
hence
$\dfrac{1}{\alpha_n}+\dfrac{1}{\beta_n}$
= $\dfrac{\alpha_n+\beta_n}{\alpha_n\beta_n}$
= $\dfrac{-2}{n^2+n}$
= -2$(\dfrac{1}{n}-\dfrac{1}{n+1})$

now the above is telesopic sum and the sum of 2011 terms is
-2$(1 -\dfrac{1}{2012})$
=$- \dfrac{4013}{2012}$
the last step ,calculation not correct
 
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Albert said:
the last step ,calculation not correct

corrected the last step in the calculation
 

Related to Roots of Equations & Sum of Inverses: $a=1,2,3,\dots,2011$

1. What are the "roots of equations" and "sum of inverses" in this context?

The "roots of equations" refer to the values of a variable that satisfy a given equation. In this context, the equation is simply $a=1,2,3,\dots,2011$, which means that the values of $a$ range from 1 to 2011. The "sum of inverses" refers to the sum of the reciprocals of these values, or 1/1 + 1/2 + 1/3 + ... + 1/2011.

2. How is this concept related to mathematics?

This concept is related to the field of algebra, specifically in solving equations and calculating sums. It also involves the concept of inverses, which are crucial in many mathematical operations.

3. What is the significance of using $a=1,2,3,\dots,2011$ in this problem?

This notation simply means that we are looking at the values of $a$ from 1 to 2011. It is used to simplify the problem and make it more manageable, as it would be impractical to list out all the values individually.

4. Can this concept be applied to other values of $a$?

Yes, this concept can be applied to any range of values for $a$. The specific range of 1 to 2011 was chosen for this problem, but the concept remains the same for any set of values.

5. How can this concept be useful in real-life applications?

This concept can be useful in various real-life applications, such as calculating probabilities, analyzing financial data, and solving engineering problems. It also has applications in physics, chemistry, and other fields that involve equations and sums.

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