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oot Cate, FASS 20. 1. Sequences. Definitions af the sequenee are represented by 44,0259). Sequences whose domaine consist only of the fice m positive intogoc are called finite sequerone An explicit formula or general formula for a sequence isa rule that shows how the values of ay depend on Copy 2016 ween, leas 2, Factorial and “y choose +” notation. Factorial Notation: If € Ny the notation nl, wad “factorial s the product of all postive integers from n. Hlown through 1. In other words, ab = n(n 1m 2(n~ 8)» (BY) 4S 482-4 Beample: Compute the following (Assume the values ofthe variables are restricted so thatthe expressions are define ws Ogm ana (nad! = meat) of - 1) Definition: Vn, € 0 with 0 k=. Tho symbol (—) is read “n choose band itis defined as (>in Baample: Compute the following o@=! s} st SGM S01 3 Gv) 2h = Cneden oe) @ot2 ‘Summation Notation: The sum ofthe frst n tanus of a soquonees is represented by the summation notation Sanater tester tee were {Js the Index of summation, 1 i the lower limit of summation, aad m ithe upper limit of Thimmation. We red ti exprson bbe rt ge rt 1a fo" Copy ©2016, kon A. Free Sanat . Note: The lower limit can start at any nutnber, m, other than 1, provided mn K* = (m+) + ar 2 * Fe Ceprgh 200, Wen A Fe Salas eee 4: Product Notation. Product Notation: The product of the fist n terms of « sequences is eepresented by the produet notation p09 °04°* Oy ete eo [Notes The lower ft can dat at any number, m, other than, provided m Eenample: Compute the felling products: a TI b T(- s c= 2S ESOC" =o SEO t \ ‘Baernige: Compte the following product: 5 ie) ota, 269 AID SD) Ug-ney “vey 3@y 3H Fey <3F = 5. Properties of Summations and Products. ‘Theorem 1. If dm: tmsistmy2s-+ and bm binstobmans- are sequences of real numbers and © € Ry then the following equations hold for any integers n> m: Sat Sa= Deven a ce ® © opriahtO 2016 Ween. ee Sains - Example: Write the following 9s single summation: = © 2) (9H +4) 453-0281) ’ Ms Seve 2(aeray) + 2 5 Oe Sis Sg = SF rar s ree) EN 1 M (wrt 3) ‘ Baereise: Write the following a8 single product: (ties) (Hes) Copy ©2016, akon A Fee Sainss (Gal JW=xX 2D =e Beample: Transform the following sum by making the indo start at zoo: 6. Change of variable. Bxercise: Transform the following product by making the change of variable ¢= f+ 1. k ke Tg * Copyant ©2016, ikon Fler Sahas = 5

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