Math Problem Statement

Write the following series in sigma notation. 7, plus, 13, plus, 19, plus, 25, plus, 31, plus, 37 7+13+19+25+31+37

Solution

The given series is:

7+13+19+25+31+377 + 13 + 19 + 25 + 31 + 37

This is an arithmetic sequence where the first term a1=7a_1 = 7 and the common difference d=6d = 6.

To write this in sigma notation, observe the general term of an arithmetic sequence:

an=a1+(n1)da_n = a_1 + (n - 1) \cdot d

So for this sequence:

an=7+(n1)6=6n+1a_n = 7 + (n - 1) \cdot 6 = 6n + 1

Now, since there are 6 terms in the series, we can express the sum as:

n=16(6n+1)\sum_{n=1}^{6} (6n + 1)

This is the sigma notation for the given series.

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Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would you find the sum of an arithmetic series?
  2. What is the general formula for an arithmetic sequence?
  3. How do you determine the number of terms in an arithmetic series?
  4. Can you express this series as a function of nn?
  5. What happens to the series if the common difference changes?

Tip: In arithmetic sequences, identifying the first term and common difference is key to writing the sequence in sigma notation!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Sigma Notation

Formulas

General term of arithmetic sequence: a_n = a_1 + (n - 1) * d
Sigma notation for sum of sequence: ∑ (expression)

Theorems

Arithmetic sequence general term

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11