Summation Notation (VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods): Flashcards

Compact & efficient way to express long sums

Sigma notation

$\Sigma$ (sigma)

Below the sigma ($i=m$)

Above the sigma ($n$)

Expression defining pattern for each term

Takes on each integer value from lower to upper limit

Writing out all individual terms being added together

$62$

$\sum_{k=1}^{30} k^2$