Pandora2016
Pandora2016 Pandora2016
  • 04-09-2016
  • Mathematics
contestada

Find the sum of a finite arithmetic sequence from n = 1 to n = 10, using the expression 3n − 8.

56

85

54

116

Respuesta :

caylus
caylus caylus
  • 04-09-2016
Hello,

[tex]\sum_{i=1}^{10}\ (3*i-8)\\ =3*(\sum_{i=1}^{10}\ i )-8*10\\ =3*(1+10)*10/2 -80\\ =165-80=85[/tex]

Answer B
Answer Link
meerkat18
meerkat18 meerkat18
  • 09-09-2016
we are given the function 3n - 8 and is asked in the problem to determine the sum of the terms in which n is from 1 to n is equal to 10. In this case, we substitute each number to the function and add their values. The answer to this problem therefore is 85.
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Which of the following reasons for writing a formal business document would lead you to write a proposal? O A. To tell your manager a project is on budget and o
A 29 N force is pushing an object to the right and a 29 N force is pushing on it to the left. Which direction will it move
I Need an experienced or inspired game developer to answer these questions
Protozoan infection definition
Matrix X is shown below. If matrices X and Y are equal, what is the value of y12+y13+y32+y33? 7.5 27 40 49.5
Can anyone help me please
I need to know number 5
Many birth-control pills release a constant amount of synthetic estradiols and progesterone for 21 days. True or False
Consider the ordered pairs (1,4), (-1,2), and (0,3). Which of the four equations below could have been used to generate these three ordered pairs? Select one:
How did the industrial revolution change the nature of capitalism