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Counting & ProbabilitySuperchallengeIdentities and Techniques, Proved

Identities and Techniques, Proved · Superchallenge problem

Evaluate ∑k=081k+1(8k)2\displaystyle\sum_{k=0}^{8}\frac{1}{k+1}\binom{8}{k}^2. Express your answer as a common fraction.