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Sigma Notation

Sigma Notation
Continued Sum

A notation using the Greek letter sigma (Σ) that allows a long sum to be written compactly.

 

Example: Sum from k=5 to 100 of k² = 5² + 4² + 5² + 6² + … + 100²

 

 

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