Asked by sh

Write the expression without using the factorial symbol.
(n+1)!/(n-1)!

my work:
(n+1)!/((n+1)(n-1)!)

=1/(n-1)?

Thanks in advance.

Answers

Answered by Reiny
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(n+1)!/(n-1)!
= (n+1)(n)(n-1)!/((n+1)(n-1)!
= n

Answered by sh
hmm..the answer key says its n(n+1), maybe the answer key is wrong
Answered by sh
wait, nevermind, I got it :)
thanks :P
Answered by Reiny
You know what?

I looked at "my work" and assumed that was the starting question.

so here it goes once more

(n+1)!/(n-1)!
= (n+1)(n)(n-1)!/n-1)!
= n(n+1)

sorry
I should be more careful when reading questions.

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