This math topic focuses on converting standard algebraic expressions involving sums of series from integer M to N into their equivalent summation (sigma notation) forms. The problems provide algebraic expressions for the sum of integers within specific ranges and ask students to identify the correct summation formula representation from multiple choices. This set of problems explores the interpretation and formulation of summation equations, aiding in the understanding of sequential addition from one integer to another, an advanced concept within the broader framework of patterns and sums.

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Sums - Series of Integers M to N - Equation to Summation Form Worksheet

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Sums - Series of Integers M to N - Equation to Summation Form
1
What equation in summation form would describe what this equation calculates?
A LaTex expression showing 19(19+1) over 2 - (11-1)11 over 2
a A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=11 to the power of 18 n
b A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=11 to the power of 19 n
c A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=2 to the power of 19 n
d A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=11 to the power of 19 n+1
2
What equation in summation form would describe what this equation calculates?
A LaTex expression showing 19(19+1) over 2 - (9-1)9 over 2
a A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=9 to the power of 20 n
b A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=8 to the power of 19 n
c A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=9 to the power of 19 n over 2
d A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=9 to the power of 19 n
e A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=10 to the power of 19 n
3
What equation in summation form would describe what this equation calculates?
A LaTex expression showing 17(17+1) over 2 - (9-1)9 over 2
a A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=9 to the power of 17 n
b A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=9 to the power of 16 n
c A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=2 to the power of 17 n
d A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=10 to the power of 17 n
4
What equation in summation form would describe what this equation calculates?
A LaTex expression showing 10(10+1) over 2 - (5-1)5 over 2
a A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=5 to the power of 10 n over 2
b A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=6 to the power of 10 n
c A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=2 to the power of 10 n
d A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=5 to the power of 10 n
e A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=4 to the power of 10 n
5
What equation in summation form would describe what this equation calculates?
A LaTex expression showing 10(10+1) over 2 - (4-1)4 over 2
a A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=4 to the power of 10 n
b A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=3 to the power of 10 n
c A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=4 to the power of 10 n+1
d A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=4 to the power of 11 n
e A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=5 to the power of 10 n
6
What equation in summation form would describe what this equation calculates?
A LaTex expression showing 21(21+1) over 2 - (15-1)15 over 2
a A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=2 to the power of 21 n
b A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=15 to the power of 21 n+1
c A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=15 to the power of 21 n
d A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=15 to the power of 21 n over 2
e A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=15 to the power of 20 n
7
What equation in summation form would describe what this equation calculates?
A LaTex expression showing 11(11+1) over 2
a A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 12 n
b A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=1 to the power of 11 n
c A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=2 to the power of 11 n
d A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=0 to the power of 11 n
8
What equation in summation form would describe what this equation calculates?
A LaTex expression showing 17(17+1) over 2 - (8-1)8 over 2
a A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=9 to the power of 17 n
b A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=8 to the power of 17 n
c A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=8 to the power of 16 n
d A LaTex expression showing sum of sub n=8 to the power of 18 n