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The sum of the finite arithmetic sequence.
Answer to Problem 53E
The sum of the given finite arithmetic sequence is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Formula used:
Calculation:
To calculate the sum:
To begin, notice that the sequence is arithmetic with a common difference of 2.
Moreover, the sequence has 10 terms. So, the sum of the sequence is given by
Continue Simplification
The sum of the given finite arithmetic sequence is
Conclusion:
The sum of the given finite arithmetic sequence is
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