Multiply by Conjugate: We can simplify each term by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator.For the first term: (1+21)⋅(1−21−2)=1−21−2.
Simplify First Term: Simplify the first term: (1−2)/(−1)=2−1.
Apply to Second Term: Apply the same process to the second term: (1)/(2+3)×(3−2)/(3−2)=(3−2)/(2−3).
Simplify Second Term: Simplify the second term: (3−2)/(−1)=2−3.
Identify Pattern: Notice a pattern: each term simplifies to the difference of two consecutive square roots with alternating signs.
Write Out More Terms: Write out a few more terms to see the pattern: (2−1)+(2−3)+(3−4)+…+(2006−2007).
Cancel Out Most Terms: Observe that most terms cancel out, leaving only the first and last parts of the sequence.
Simplify Sum: The sum simplifies to: (2−1)−(2007).
Final Answer: The final answer is: −1−2007+2.
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