Using the method of differences, find the value of .
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B.
- Step 1: , so the sum telescopes. Step 2. The sum is . **Answer: . Why not the others:** : That keeps only the last subtracted term. : That is the reciprocal of the sum. : That stops at terms.
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