IB skill practice

Use sigma notation

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

Paper 1 6 marks Difficulty 2

Sigma notation practice

Evaluate \(\sum_{k=3}^7 (3k - 6)\). State the first term, last term, number of terms, and sum.

Worked practice: sigma notation

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