How do I graph a sequence of partial sums on a TI-89/92/V200

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This discussion focuses on graphing a sequence of partial sums on the TI-89/92/V200 calculators. The user successfully lists the first 25 terms of the partial sum by entering the syntax directly into the home screen. To graph these terms, the user sets u1 to represent the sum from k = 1 to n of 1/k using the syntax u1(n) = sum(1/k, k, 1, n), eliminating the need for the seq command.

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I am doing exactly what this article is saying in order to try to graph
a sequence of partial sums. If I enter the syntax, given below, on the
home screen, it will list the first 25 terms of the partial sum. How do I
graph those terms using sequence mode?

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/1760/partialsums6mk.jpg Thanks
 
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You can just set u1 = the sum from k = 1 to n of 1/k. With sum for uppercase sigma, you would let u1(n) = sum(1/k, k, 1, n) You don't need to use the seq command.
 

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