Question

write the sum using summation notation -1+2+5+8+...+44

Answer 1

Answer:

$\sum_{i=0}^{15} (3i-1)$

Step-by-step explanation:

for i=0 you have the first term, 3*0-1 = -1

for i=1 you have the second term, 3*1-1 = 2

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for i=15 you have the last term, 3*15-1 = 44