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#251 2012-02-22 01:57:18

gAr
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Re: Series

A huge collection!
I'll take a break, see you later.


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"Data! Data! Data!" he cried impatiently. "I can't make bricks without clay."

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#252 2012-02-22 01:59:01

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Re: Series

Okay gAr, enjoyed talking to you.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#253 2012-02-22 21:20:05

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Re: Series

Hi gAr;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#254 2012-02-23 00:37:58

gAr
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Re: Series

Hi bobbym,


"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense"  - Buddha?

"Data! Data! Data!" he cried impatiently. "I can't make bricks without clay."

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#255 2012-02-23 00:44:11

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Re: Series

Hi gAr;

Until you showed me that page I was using a much less favorable series.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#256 2012-02-23 00:57:24

gAr
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Re: Series

Hi,

What was that series?


"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense"  - Buddha?

"Data! Data! Data!" he cried impatiently. "I can't make bricks without clay."

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#257 2012-02-23 01:00:18

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Re: Series

This one,


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#258 2012-02-23 01:07:11

gAr
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Re: Series

Okay, that appears to be unfavorable alright.


"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense"  - Buddha?

"Data! Data! Data!" he cried impatiently. "I can't make bricks without clay."

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#259 2012-02-23 01:08:57

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Re: Series

Hi gAr;

What was your method?


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#260 2012-02-23 01:25:50

gAr
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Re: Series

Hi bobbym,


"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense"  - Buddha?

"Data! Data! Data!" he cried impatiently. "I can't make bricks without clay."

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#261 2012-02-23 01:28:35

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Re: Series

Hi;

Thanks for showing me your method. See you a little later.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#262 2012-02-23 01:40:10

gAr
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Re: Series

You're welcome, see you later.


"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense"  - Buddha?

"Data! Data! Data!" he cried impatiently. "I can't make bricks without clay."

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#263 2012-02-23 03:57:47

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Re: Series

Hi;

19 looks like a good one, I will start on that one.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#264 2012-02-23 04:03:04

gAr
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Re: Series

Okay, good luck!


"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense"  - Buddha?

"Data! Data! Data!" he cried impatiently. "I can't make bricks without clay."

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#265 2012-02-23 04:25:00

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Re: Series

Looks like I will need some luck!


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#266 2012-02-23 05:21:15

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Re: Series

I did it with integration, did not try to find other ways.


"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense"  - Buddha?

"Data! Data! Data!" he cried impatiently. "I can't make bricks without clay."

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#267 2012-02-23 05:39:33

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Re: Series

Hi gAr;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#268 2012-02-23 05:48:04

gAr
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Re: Series

Hi bobbym,

Thanks for telling, did not check at that time.
I'll take a break, see you later.


"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense"  - Buddha?

"Data! Data! Data!" he cried impatiently. "I can't make bricks without clay."

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#269 2012-02-23 05:57:30

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Re: Series

Hi gAr;

I will work on the problem, first I will look at your hint.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#270 2012-02-24 01:34:22

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Re: Series

Hi gAr;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#271 2012-02-24 02:04:37

gAr
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Re: Series

Hi bobbym,


"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense"  - Buddha?

"Data! Data! Data!" he cried impatiently. "I can't make bricks without clay."

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#272 2012-02-24 02:30:23

bobbym
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Re: Series

Hi gAr;


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#273 2012-02-24 02:38:50

gAr
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Re: Series

Okay!


"Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense"  - Buddha?

"Data! Data! Data!" he cried impatiently. "I can't make bricks without clay."

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#274 2012-02-24 06:58:25

bobbym
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Re: Series

Hi gAr;

By the way that is a nice solution.


In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.

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#275 2012-02-24 07:11:04

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Re: Series

hi bobbym

have you got any ideas for those other sums?


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