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Deduce an infinite tail from a finite identity

Given ∑r=1n7r+10r(r+1)(r+2)=6−(5n+1+2n+2)\sum_{r=1}^n\dfrac{7r+10}{r(r+1)(r+2)}=6-\left(\dfrac5{n+1}+\dfrac2{n+2}\right), deduce the exact value of ∑r=22∞21r+30r(r+1)(r+2)\sum_{r=22}^\infty\dfrac{21r+30}{r(r+1)(r+2)}.

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CJC · Discussion · Question 11

An inclusive tail starting at 22 removes exactly the first 21 terms.

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