Math Problem Statement

find the sum of all the even integers from 12 to 864

Solution

To find the sum of all even integers from 12 to 864, we can use the formula for the sum of an arithmetic sequence:

Sn=n2(a+l)S_n = \frac{n}{2} \cdot (a + l)

Where:

  • SnS_n is the sum of the arithmetic sequence.
  • nn is the number of terms.
  • aa is the first term (12 in this case).
  • ll is the last term (864 in this case).

Step 1: Determine the number of terms, nn

The sequence of even numbers from 12 to 864 forms an arithmetic sequence where the common difference, d=2d = 2. To find nn, the number of terms, we use the formula for the nn-th term of an arithmetic sequence:

l=a+(n1)dl = a + (n - 1) \cdot d

Solving for nn:

864=12+(n1)2864 = 12 + (n - 1) \cdot 2 86412=(n1)2864 - 12 = (n - 1) \cdot 2 852=(n1)2852 = (n - 1) \cdot 2 n1=8522n - 1 = \frac{852}{2} n1=426n - 1 = 426 n=426+1=427n = 426 + 1 = 427

Step 2: Calculate the sum

Now that we know n=427n = 427, a=12a = 12, and l=864l = 864, we can calculate the sum:

Sn=4272(12+864)S_n = \frac{427}{2} \cdot (12 + 864) Sn=4272876S_n = \frac{427}{2} \cdot 876 Sn=213.5876S_n = 213.5 \cdot 876 Sn=187,446S_n = 187,446

Thus, the sum of all even integers from 12 to 864 is 187,446.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you could explore:

  1. How would the sum change if we included odd integers as well?
  2. What if the range was from 10 to 860? How would the sum differ?
  3. How can we derive the formula for the sum of an arithmetic sequence?
  4. What is the sum of all integers between 12 and 864?
  5. What is the average of all even numbers between 12 and 864?

Tip: For arithmetic sequences, once you know the first term, last term, and number of terms, finding the sum is straightforward using the sum formula.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Sequences
Sum of Sequences
Even Numbers

Formulas

Sum of arithmetic sequence: Sn = (n/2) * (a + l)
nth term formula: l = a + (n - 1) * d

Theorems

Arithmetic Sequence Sum Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11