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Reindex a rational series by two methods

Given ∑r=2n3r2+1(r2−1)3=12[98−1n3−1(n+1)3]\sum_{r=2}^n\dfrac{3r^2+1}{(r^2-1)^3}=\dfrac12\left[\dfrac98-\dfrac1{n^3}-\dfrac1{(n+1)^3}\right], find ∑r=3n3(r−1)2+1[(r−1)2−1]3\sum_{r=3}^n\dfrac{3(r-1)^2+1}{[(r-1)^2-1]^3} in terms of nn. Hence find its infinite sum.

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CJC · Discussion · Question 12

Shift both bounds whenever the summation index changes.

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