Telescoping rational sums

Telescoping rational sums

5 marks
Tim Gan Math Original

Find \(\sum_{r=3}^{n}\frac1{r^2-1}\) in terms of \(n\).[5]

Take \(n\) to be an integer with \(n\ge 3\).

Solution:

Solution locked

680+ questions here come with free worked solutions. A free account saves your questions and progress; this one needs tuition enrolment.

Create a free account to practise similar questions.

Answer:\(\frac5{12}-\frac1{2n}-\frac1{2(n+1)}\)

Need help? Join our JC Math tuition classes.

Learn more