Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the summation below: 7 * Σ (t - 4) from t = 4 to 9

Solution

The given summation problem is:

7t=49(t4)7 \sum_{t=4}^{9} (t - 4)

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Identify the expression inside the summation:
    The expression being summed is (t4)(t - 4), where tt runs from 4 to 9.

  2. Write out the values of t4t - 4 for each tt from 4 to 9: t=4:(44)=0t = 4: \quad (4 - 4) = 0 t=5:(54)=1t = 5: \quad (5 - 4) = 1 t=6:(64)=2t = 6: \quad (6 - 4) = 2 t=7:(74)=3t = 7: \quad (7 - 4) = 3 t=8:(84)=4t = 8: \quad (8 - 4) = 4 t=9:(94)=5t = 9: \quad (9 - 4) = 5

  3. Sum these values: 0+1+2+3+4+5=150 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 = 15

  4. Multiply by 7 (the factor outside the summation): 7×15=1057 \times 15 = 105

Final Answer:

105\boxed{105}

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Related questions:

  1. How do you evaluate more complex summations with variables?
  2. How can summation notation be used in calculus?
  3. What are some common mistakes to avoid in summation problems?
  4. How do you simplify summations with products inside?
  5. What are some examples of summation properties (e.g., distributive property)?

Tip: Always simplify the expression inside the summation before calculating individual terms!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Summation
Arithmetic Sequence
Algebra

Formulas

Summation Formula Σ (a + (n-1)d)
Arithmetic Sequence Sum Formula

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10