Double summation: inner index = function of outer index

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The discussion focuses on the mathematical concept of double summation where the inner index is a function of the outer index. Specifically, the relationship M(x) is defined as M(x) = x + 1, which dictates the limits of the inner summation. The example provided illustrates how the inner sum varies based on the value of x, leading to a total expression of $\sum_{x= 1}^3\sum_{y= 1}^{x+ 1} F(x, y)$. The challenge lies in analytically defining M(x) as it changes with x, impacting the overall summation.

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Here N, a, and b are integer constants. M is also an integer but changes for every value of x, which makes the index of the second summation dependent on the first. The problem is the relationship M(x) is analytically difficult to define. Is there a way to solve/simplify this expression?
 
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Reeii Education said:
There must be a relation between y and x according to[ which as the value of x varies, y will vary, so would M(x).
No, the only "relation" between y and x is the stated one- that y goes from 1 to M(x). For example,
$\sum_{x= 1}^3\sum_{y= 1}^{x+ 1} F(x, y)$ where "M(x)" is "x+ 1".

For x= 1 y goes from 1 to 2- the inner sum is F(1, 1)+ F(1, 2).
For x= 2 y goes from 1 to 3- the inner sum is F(2, 1)+ F(2, 2)+ F(2, 3).
For x= 3 y goes from 1 to 4- the inner sum is F(3, 1)+ F(3, 2)+ F(3, 3)+ F(3, 4).
$\sum_{x= 1}^3\sum_{y= 1}^{x+ 1} F(x, y)$= F(1, 1)+ F(1, 2)+ F(2, 1)+ F(2, 2)+ F(2, 3)+ F(3, 1)+ F(3, 2)+ F(3, 3)+ F(3, 4).
 
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