Summation Notation 9.1

Chapter 9.1 Summation Notation

Definition

The sum of the first n terms of sequence is represented by

Where i is the index of summation and n is the upper limit of summation 1 is the lower unit of summation.

Example:

Properties of Sums

Solve on a TI 84 +1.Math Button2.Scroll Down To Summation 3.Plug Into Spaces

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