Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the summation \( \sum_{n=1}^{4} (3X_n + 1) \) where \( X_1 = 2 \), \( X_2 = 4 \), \( X_3 = 5 \), and \( X_4 = 10 \).

Solution

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  • X1=2X_1 = 2, X2=4X_2 = 4, X3=5X_3 = 5, X4=10X_4 = 10
  • A summation expression is provided as: n=14(3Xn+1)\sum_{n=1}^{4} (3X_n + 1)

Solving the summation step-by-step:

We need to calculate the sum: n=14(3Xn+1)\sum_{n=1}^{4} (3X_n + 1) This means we substitute the values of XnX_n from n=1n=1 to n=4n=4 and sum up the results.

  1. For n=1n=1, X1=2X_1 = 2: 3X1+1=3(2)+1=6+1=73X_1 + 1 = 3(2) + 1 = 6 + 1 = 7
  2. For n=2n=2, X2=4X_2 = 4: 3X2+1=3(4)+1=12+1=133X_2 + 1 = 3(4) + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13
  3. For n=3n=3, X3=5X_3 = 5: 3X3+1=3(5)+1=15+1=163X_3 + 1 = 3(5) + 1 = 15 + 1 = 16
  4. For n=4n=4, X4=10X_4 = 10: 3X4+1=3(10)+1=30+1=313X_4 + 1 = 3(10) + 1 = 30 + 1 = 31

Now, summing these values: 7+13+16+31=677 + 13 + 16 + 31 = 67

Thus, the value of the summation is 67.

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Follow-up questions:

  1. How does changing XnX_n affect the summation?
  2. What happens if the summation limit changes to n=5n = 5?
  3. Can we simplify the expression further by factoring out constants?
  4. How would the result change if the function inside the summation were 2Xn+32X_n + 3 instead?
  5. How can we generalize this summation formula for an arbitrary number of terms?

Tip: When dealing with summations, ensure to properly substitute values and always check each term for correctness before summing.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Summation
Linear Functions
Substitution

Formulas

Summation formula: \( \sum_{n=1}^{4} (3X_n + 1) \)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10