IB skill practice

Use sigma notation

Expand, interpret, and evaluate finite sums written with sigma notation.

Paper 1 5 marks Difficulty 2

Expand and evaluate sigma notation

Evaluate \(\sum_{k=5}^{9}(4k - 5)\). State the first term, the last term, the number of terms, and the final sum.

Worked practice: sigma notation

Expand the first and last terms, count the terms, then add the series.