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Sequences and series

Arithmetic and geometric sequences, partial sums, and the geometric series formula.

An arithmetic sequence adds the same amount each step; a geometric one multiplies by the same ratio. Their sums have closed forms, n(a₁ + aₙ)/2 and a(rⁿ − 1)/(r − 1), and when |r| < 1 the geometric series keeps converging as n grows, which is the first infinite sum most people meet.

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Calculus · Series-And-Sums

Sum 2^k for k = 0 to 10

\sum_{k=0}^{10} 2^{k}

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  1. \sum_{k=0}^{10} 2^{k}

    Write the sum out.

  2. = 2047

    Closed form.

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Come: Sequences and series

  1. Write the sum out.
  2. Closed form.

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