A telescoping sum is sum in which subsequent terms cancel each other, leaving only initial and final terms. For example,
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is a telescoping sum.
A telescoping sum is sum in which subsequent terms cancel each other, leaving only initial and final terms. For example,
(1)
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(2)
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(3)
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is a telescoping sum.
Weisstein, Eric W. "Telescoping Sum." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/TelescopingSum.html