Method of Differences
Definition
Definition
The Method of Differences (aka Telescoping Sums) is a technique to split a general term in a given series into 2 (or more) partial sums that would result in a few finite terms (usually just the first and last term) after cancellation.
The Method of Differences (aka Telescoping Sums) is a technique to split a general term in a given series into 2 (or more) partial sums that would result in a few finite terms (usually just the first and last term) after cancellation.