what does it mean to "evaluate" an arithmetic series ? Its given in sigma notation, with n=1 to 35 ...should I find the sum of first 35 terms ?
another question gives a series 13,15 19,21,23 and asks to evaluate...again, should I find the SUM ??? Thanks

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what does it mean to "evaluate" an arithmetic series ? Its given in sigma notation, with n=1 to 35 ...should I find the sum of first 35 terms ?
another question gives a series  13,15 19,21,23 and asks to evaluate...again, should I find the SUM ???  Thanks

anonymous · Answer

another question gives a series  13,15 19,21,23 and asks to evaluate...again, should I find the SUM ???  Thanks

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

yeah they just want you to add up all the terms more or less

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

sometimes there will be a shortcut formula but it depends on the problem

anonymous · Answer

Find the sum of the first 35 terms and since
 it's arithmetic you would Use the formula (n(a+l)) /2.

anonymous · Answer

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