I am trying to compute the sum
∑∞i=0i2i
which I know should be equal to 2, but I cannot prove it.
If I am not mistaken, it should be a arithmetico-geometric series (Wikipedia), hence the title.
Any help greatly appreciated!
Answer
Hint
Consider the series ∞∑i=0ixi=x∞∑i=0ixi−1=xddx∞∑i=0xi
Now you have a geometric series. Compute its sum, take its derivative, multiply by x and replace x by 12.
I am sure that you can take from here.
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