(a)	Find the sum of the infinite series

5
n=0

6	n
− 13

giving your answer in exact form.	[2]
(b)	Find the sum of the finite series

28

n=13

1 n3 + 2n2	.
2

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### Part (a): Sum of the Infinite Series
We are given the infinite series:
\[
S = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} 6^n - 13
\]

This series can be split into two parts:
\[
S = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} 6^n - \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} 13
\]

However, the second sum \( \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} 13 \) doesn't make sense as it would diverge. Thus, let's assume the original problem intended to sum only the geometric series \( \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} 6^n \).

The series \( \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} 6^n \) is a geometric series with the first term \( a = 1 \) (as \( 6^0 = 1 \)) and the common ratio \( r = 6 \).

The sum of an infinite geometric series is given by:
\[
S = \frac{a}{1 - r}
\]
if \( |r| < 1 \). However, in this case, since \( r = 6 \), the series actually diverges, meaning it does not have a finite sum. 

Given that the series diverges, it implies that there might have been a misinterpretation in the series or a typo. In its current form, the sum doesn't exist.

### Part (b): Sum of the Finite Series
We are given the finite series:
\[
S = \sum_{n=13}^{28} \left(\frac{1}{n^3} + 2n^2\right)
\]

This sum can be split into two separate sums:
\[
S = \sum_{n=13}^{28} \frac{1}{n^3} + \sum_{n=13}^{28} 2n^2
\]

#### First Sum: \(\sum_{n=13}^{28} \frac{1}{n^3}\)
This sum is the sum of the reciprocals of cubes from \( n = 13 \) to \( n = 28 \). It doesn’t simplify neatly, so it would typically be evaluated numerically.

#### Second Sum: \(\sum_{n=13}^{28} 2n^2\)
This is an arithmetic sum with each term multiplied by \( 2 \).

First, find the sum \( \sum_{n=13}^{28} n^2 \).

The formula for the sum of squares of the first \( m \) natural numbers is:
\[
\sum_{k=1}^{m} k^2 = \frac{m(m+1)(2m+1)}{6}
\]

To find \( \sum_{n=13}^{28} n^2 \), compute \( \sum_{k=1}^{28} k^2 \) and subtract \( \sum_{k=1}^{12} k^2 \) from it.

\[
\sum_{n=13}^{28} n^2 = \sum_{k=1}^{28} k^2 - \sum_{k=1}^{12} k^2
\]

Now multiply the result by 2.

Finally, add the results from the two sums to get the overall sum \( S \).

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