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- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
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- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
9. Sequences, Series, & Induction
Sequences
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Problem 29a
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Textbook QuestionIn Exercises 29–42, find each indicated sum. 6Σi=1 5i
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Summation Notation
Summation notation, represented by the Greek letter Sigma (Σ), is a concise way to express the sum of a sequence of terms. The notation Σ indicates that you will sum a series of values, where the index (i in this case) runs from a specified lower limit to an upper limit. For example, 6Σi=1 5i means to sum the values of 5i for i starting from 1 up to 6.
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Arithmetic Series
An arithmetic series is the sum of the terms of an arithmetic sequence, where each term increases by a constant difference. In the given problem, the terms being summed are generated by multiplying a constant (5) by the index (i), resulting in an arithmetic sequence. Understanding how to calculate the sum of such sequences is essential for solving summation problems.
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Evaluating a Series
To evaluate a series, you need to substitute the index values into the expression and compute the sum of the resulting terms. In this case, you would calculate 5(1), 5(2), 5(3), 5(4), 5(5), and 5(6), and then add these products together. Mastery of this process is crucial for accurately finding the total sum indicated by the summation notation.
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