What is the sum of the series written in summation notation?
Since the formula is a linear function of n, the series is arithmetic.
Is the function
No; the function is quadratic.
This series is not arithmetic. However, you can evaluate by adding the terms.
On a graphing calculator, you can find the sum of a finite series by using commands from the LIST menu.
What is the sum of the series written in summation notation?
What calculator commands do you use to find the sum of a series?
Use the sum and sequence commands.
Input the sum command. | Input the sequence command. | Input the formula, N, and the lower and upper limits. |
The sum is 12,635.