Does the Summation of a Number Equal Its Square Root?

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In summary, the conversation is discussing whether the summation of a number can equal its square root. One person suggests using the summation notation of x^k to see if it can equal the square root of n. Another person suggests adding the definition of summation to the glossary.
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Can the summation...

Can the summation of a number equal that numbers square root??
 
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  • #2
How can you sum a single number?
 
  • #3
Well, I think that
[tex]\sqrt{1}=1[/tex]
and
[tex]\sqrt{0}=0[/tex]
both work...
 
  • #4
whatzzupboy:
Did you mean something like this:
Has the following equation any solutions:
[tex]x+x=\sqrt{x}[/tex] ?
 
  • #5
There's something weird-------->fishy here,so let's see whether he can ask a logically valid question...:wink:

Daniel.
 
  • #6
for example:
<sum> of x^y
can it equal the square root of y
 
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  • #7
What's the variable you sum after and what possible values can it take...?

Daniel.
 
  • #8
any I am just asking though is there any way at all that the summation of a number equal its square root
 
  • #9
It still doesn't make any sense,sorry...Are u referring to a power/geometric series...?

Daniel.
 
  • #10
no I'm saying if u take the summation of any number can its factors equal the numbers square root

Summation notain of x^1 to (x-1)^1= 1^1+2^1+3^1+4^1...(x-1)^1
 
  • #11
You mean something like:
[tex] \sum_{k=1}^{n} k^{power} [/tex]

If the sum streches to infinity,then there could be made a connection to the zeta-Riemann function...

Daniel.
 
  • #12
dextercioby said:
If the sum streches to infinity,then there could be made a connection to the zeta-Riemann function...
This is grade K-12 Dex...

Whatzzupdude, please try to explain what you exactly mean by 'summation of a number'.
 
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whatzzupboy said:
no I'm saying if u take the summation of any number can its factors equal the numbers square root

Summation notain of x^1 to (x-1)^1= 1^1+2^1+3^1+4^1...(x-1)^1
What ARE you talking about??
This is the sum of of the first (x-1) integers; it is not a summation "notain" (whatever that is) of x^1 to (x-1)^1.
 
  • #14
dextercioby said:
You mean something like:
[tex] \sum_{k=1}^{n} k^{power} [/tex]

If the sum streches to infinity,then there could be made a connection to the zeta-Riemann function...

Daniel.

Thank you Dextercioby, that is exactly what I meant can
[tex] \sum_{k=1}^{n} k^{power} [/tex]
equal the root of n
 
  • #15
i think that he means

x^y=x + y?

if so than 2^2= 2+2...but I seirously doubt that's what you mean

why don't you add the definition summation into the glossary :)
 
  • #16
You're asking if

[tex]\sum_{k=1}^n k^a = \sqrt{n}[/tex]

for some constants a and n?

--J
 
  • #17
yes that is exactly what i mean
 
  • #18
[tex]\sum_{k=1}^1 1^1 = \sqrt{1}[/tex]

Not sure about non-trivial ones though.
 

1. Can the summation of a series be infinite?

Yes, the summation of a series can be infinite if the series diverges. This means that the terms of the series continue to increase without bound.

2. What is the purpose of summation in mathematics?

The purpose of summation in mathematics is to calculate the total of a given sequence of numbers. It is often used in areas such as calculus and statistics to find the sum of a series.

3. Can the summation of a series be negative?

Yes, the summation of a series can be negative if the terms of the series alternate between positive and negative values. In this case, the total sum may be positive, negative, or even zero.

4. How is summation different from multiplication?

Summation is the process of adding a sequence of numbers, while multiplication is the process of repeated addition. In summation, the order of the numbers does not matter, but in multiplication, it does. Additionally, summation can result in a negative or zero value, while multiplication always results in a positive value.

5. Can the summation of a series be used to find the average?

Yes, the summation of a series can be used to find the average by dividing the total sum by the number of terms in the series. This is known as the arithmetic mean and is often used in statistics to represent the central tendency of a set of data.

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