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Self-studying for the Putnam Exam on 12/7 using resources from Bilibili.com

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Analysis of the Solution

The solution provided is a mathematical proof for the inequality:

Key Steps:

1. Setup and Definition:

• is defined, and the problem is framed as bounding the summation using integrals.

• The sum is approximated using Riemann sums.

2. Right Bound:

• The sum is bounded above by the integral of over the interval , yielding the upper bound:

3. Left Bound:

• The sum is also bounded below using another integral approximation, including midpoints of the intervals.

4. Combining Results:

• By carefully summing and simplifying the terms, the proof establishes the desired bounds on the series.

Correctness:

• The solution is mathematically sound and uses proper techniques (Riemann sums and integrals) to approximate the series.

• The inequality bounds are derived rigorously.

Difficulties in Understanding

1. Notation and Explanation:

• The notation, while accurate, can be difficult to follow due to a lack of explanation for intermediate steps. For example:

• The reasoning behind choosing specific terms like .

• Transition between summation and integration is not explicitly clarified.

2. Graphical Representation:

• The graphs provided are useful but lack labels, making it harder to correlate them with the algebraic steps.

3. Final Simplifications:

• The final inequality involves fractions like and , but these are introduced without much context or intermediate steps.

Suggestions for Improvement

1. Step-by-Step Clarifications:

• Provide detailed explanations for each step, especially the transitions between sums and integrals.

• Annotate the graphs to clearly indicate what each shaded region represents.

2. Additional Diagrams:

• Include more detailed graphs showing how the summation is approximated by integrals. This can help in visualizing the bounding process.

3. Simplify Notation:

• Use consistent and explicit notation for bounds, such as explicitly labeling the left and right bounds.

4. Error Analysis:

• Add a brief section discussing the error in approximating the sum with integrals (e.g., the remainder term or ).

5. Final Bound Justification:

• Clearly explain how and are derived as bounds for the summation.

Conclusion

The proof is well-constructed and mathematically valid. Improving the clarity of explanations, expanding graphical annotations, and introducing error analysis can make the solution more accessible and pedagogically valuable. If you need further elaboration on any step or a fully rewritten version in LaTeX, feel free to ask!


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