What’s the sum of the first 100 counting numbers? Where does the sum of the powers of ½ converge to? How can you visualize the Taylor series expansion for sine?
Answer these questions with summation in Desmos. Watch the video for an introduction, and then read on to learn more.
To use summation, type Sum into any expression line.
Or, click Show Keypad and then Functions, scroll to Calculus, and click Sigma (Σ).
Enter your value for the upper and lower bounds, and Desmos will output the answer.
You can also enter a parameter for the upper and lower limits.
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