well, in general for arithmetic sequence
sum from k = 0 to k = n-1
of a+kd
is
(n/2)[ 2a+(n-1)d ]
Find the sum of the following arithmetic series.
13+11+9+...+(-25)
Someone help please. Thanks
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In this problem
a = 13
d = -2
now what is n?
13 + k(-2) = -25
-2 k = - 38
k = 19 for the last term
so n-1 = 19
n = 20
so we have
(20/2)[26 +19(-2)]
a = 13
d = -2
now what is n?
13 + k(-2) = -25
-2 k = - 38
k = 19 for the last term
so n-1 = 19
n = 20
so we have
(20/2)[26 +19(-2)]
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