SH1712

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Sum It Up
Sequences and Series
Directions: Solve each item completely. Scientific calculators may be used but cellphones are not
allowed.

1. Evaluate the following using summation properties: (5 items x 5 points)

4

a. ∑(2𝑛 − 1)
𝑛=1
5
1
b. ∑ 𝑔
2
𝑔=1
3

c. ∑ 4𝑘
𝑘=1
9

d. ∑ 𝑐(𝑐 + 3)
𝑐=6
8

e. ∑ 2𝑏
𝑏=4

Rubric for scoring:

CRITERIA POINTS
Complete solution with correct answer 5
Last two (2) major steps of the solution are 4
incorrect.
Half of the solution is correct. 3
First two (2) major steps of the solution are 2
correct.
First major step of the solution is correct. 1

2. Use sigma notation to represent the following: (3 items x 5 points)

a. 3 + 6 + 9 + 12 + … for 28 terms
b. -3 + 6 -12 + 24 – 48 + … for 35 terms
c. 13 + 23 + 33 + 43 +… for 12 terms

06 Worksheet 1 *Property of STI

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