Math Problem Statement

Write the following series in sigma notation. 2, plus, 11, plus, 20, plus, 29, plus, 38, plus, 47, plus, 56 2+11+20+29+38+47+56\

Solution

The given series is:

2+11+20+29+38+47+562 + 11 + 20 + 29 + 38 + 47 + 56

This is an arithmetic sequence where the first term a=2a = 2 and the common difference d=9d = 9.

In general, the nn-th term of an arithmetic sequence is given by:

an=a+(n1)da_n = a + (n - 1) d

For this sequence: an=2+(n1)9=9n7a_n = 2 + (n - 1) \cdot 9 = 9n - 7

The series can be written in sigma notation as:

n=17(9n7)\sum_{n=1}^{7} (9n - 7)

This represents the sum of the first 7 terms of the arithmetic sequence.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you find the common difference in an arithmetic sequence?
  2. What is the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series?
  3. How do you calculate the sum of an infinite arithmetic sequence?
  4. Can you convert this sigma notation into a closed-form expression?
  5. How do arithmetic sequences differ from geometric sequences?

Tip: In an arithmetic sequence, the common difference is constant between consecutive terms!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Series
Sigma Notation

Formulas

General formula for arithmetic sequence: a_n = a + (n - 1)d
Sigma notation for arithmetic series: ∑_{n=1}^{N}(a_n)

Theorems

Arithmetic Sequence Formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10