Summary of summation formulae

Summary of summation formulae

IB Year 5 | Grade 11

Constant "\(1\)" sum

\[\sum_{r=1}^{n} 1 = n\]

Fundamental A. P.

\[\sum_{r=1}^{n} r = \frac{n}{2}(n+1)\]

Sum of squares of consecutive integers

\[\sum_{r=1}^{n} r^2 = \frac{n}{6}(2n+1)(n+1)\]

Sum of cubes of consecutive integers

\[\sum_{r=1}^{n} r^3 = \frac{n^2}{4}(n+1)^2\]

Fundamental G.P. (Geometric Progression)

\[\sum_{r=1}^{n} R^{r-1} = \frac{R^n - 1}{R - 1} \quad (R \neq 1)\]

Note: We will formally introduce the Geometric Progression in the next unit.

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