Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the double summation \( \sum_{j=2}^3 \sum_{i=1}^3 (i + j) \).

Solution

This is a double summation problem. The expression is:

j=23(i=13(i+j)).\sum_{j=2}^3 \left( \sum_{i=1}^3 (i + j) \right).

Step 1: Expand the inner summation

The inner summation is: i=13(i+j).\sum_{i=1}^3 (i + j).

Expanding this for i=1,2,3i = 1, 2, 3, we get: (i+j)=(1+j)+(2+j)+(3+j)=1+j+2+j+3+j=6+3j.(i + j) = (1 + j) + (2 + j) + (3 + j) = 1 + j + 2 + j + 3 + j = 6 + 3j.

Thus, the inner summation is: i=13(i+j)=6+3j.\sum_{i=1}^3 (i + j) = 6 + 3j.

Step 2: Substitute the result into the outer summation

Now substitute 6+3j6 + 3j into the outer summation: j=23(6+3j).\sum_{j=2}^3 (6 + 3j).

Expand this summation for j=2,3j = 2, 3: (6+32)+(6+33)=(6+6)+(6+9)=12+15=27.(6 + 3 \cdot 2) + (6 + 3 \cdot 3) = (6 + 6) + (6 + 9) = 12 + 15 = 27.

Final Answer:

27\boxed{27}

Let me know if you'd like a detailed breakdown or explanation! Here are some follow-up questions related to this problem:


  1. How does changing the limits of summation (e.g., j=1j=1 to j=3j=3) affect the result?
  2. What happens if the summand is (ij)(i \cdot j) instead of (i+j)(i + j)?
  3. Can you rewrite the double summation as a single summation?
  4. How would the computation differ for ii and jj in different ranges?
  5. How does the summation change if the outer sum starts from j=1j=1 instead of j=2j=2?

Tip:

Always compute the inner summation first in double sums, as it simplifies the problem significantly before moving to the outer sum!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Double Summation
Algebra
Summation Expansion

Formulas

\( \sum_{i=1}^n (a + i) = na + \frac{n(n+1)}{2} \)

Theorems

Properties of Summation

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12