Question

Write the sum using summation notation, assuming the suggested pattern continues.

-1 + 2 + 5 + 8 + ... + 44

Answer 1

please help

Answer 2

@misty1212 @Nnesha

Answer 3

The notation would look like this:\[\sum_{n=1}^{16}(3n-4)=344\]

Answer 4

i thought it would

Answer 5

These are my options @tommynaiter

Answer 6

Then I would say the 2nd one. Because it stops at a point (15 in this case) and it has be -1+3n

Answer 7

It is the same as the one i got, it just starts with n = 0, and then goes up to 15 instead of 16 ofc.

Answer 8

ohh okay thank you so much

Answer 9

You're welcome.