Show that (1)/(r !)-(1)/((r+1) !)=(r)/((r+1) !) for r ∈ℕ Hence determine the nth partial sum o

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Show that (1)/(r !)-(1)/((r+1) !)=(r)/((r+1) !) for r ∈ℕ...

Show that
$$
\frac{1}{r !}-\frac{1}{(r+1) !}=\frac{r}{(r+1) !} \text { for } r \in \mathbb{N}
$$
Hence determine the $n$th partial sum of $\sum_{r=1}^{\infty} r /(r+1) !$ and show that
$$
\sum_{r=1}^{\infty} \frac{r}{(r+1) !}=1
$$

Key Concepts

Convergence of Infinite Series

The concept of convergence is critical when dealing with infinite series. A series converges if the sequence of its partial sums approaches a finite limit. In the given problem, after deriving a closed form for the nth partial sum that simplifies due to telescoping, taking the limit as the number of terms approaches infinity confirms that the infinite series converges to a specific value.

Partial Sums and Series Summation

Partial sums involve the sum of the first n terms of a series and are used to analyze the convergence of infinite series. By determining an expression for the nth partial sum, one can observe the behavior as n tends to infinity. In the problem, the telescoping nature allows a straightforward calculation of the nth partial sum, which then leads to the evaluation of the sum of the infinite series.

Factorial Function

The factorial function, denoted by n!, is a fundamental concept in combinatorics and mathematical analysis. It is defined for a natural number n as the product of all positive integers less than or equal to n. In problems involving factorials, such as the one given, the properties of factorials are often used to simplify expressions and manipulate series terms.

Telescoping Series

A telescoping series is a series in which successive terms cancel each other out, greatly simplifying the process of summing the series. By writing the general term as the difference of two consecutive terms, many internal terms cancel when forming the partial sum, leaving just a few terms that determine the sum. This approach is key to evaluating the series in the problem.

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