Summation Notation (VCE SSCE Mathematical Methods): Quizzes

Sigma notation

The summation symbol for adding terms

The lower limit where index $i$ begins

The upper limit where index $i$ ends

Takes each integer from lower to upper

Sum of $k$ squared from $k=1$ to $k=5$

Writing out all individual terms added

$62$

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

The expression $a_i$ defining pattern