How can I prove this result? \sum_{k=0}^\infty\frac{2^k}{2^{2^k}+1}=1

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2022-02-24

How can I prove this result?
k=02k22k+1=1

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Chance Mill

Chance Mill

Beginner2022-02-25Added 8 answers

Make it into a telescopic sum as follows
k=0n2k22k+1=k=0n2k(22k1)(22k+11)
=k=0n2k(22k1)(22k+11)
=k=0n2k(22k+1)(22k+11}2k+1(22k+11)
=12n+1(22n+11)1

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