How do you pronounce the sum from 1 to 24 of 2n-1?

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The discussion revolves around how to verbally express the mathematical notation for the sum of the sequence defined by the formula 2n-1, where n ranges from 1 to 24. The focus is on the clarity and correctness of the phrasing used to describe this summation.

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  • One participant suggests saying "the sum, as n ranges from 1 to 24, of 2n-1".
  • Another participant proposes alternative phrasings, including "the sum from n equals 1 to 24 of 2n-1" and "the sum of 2n-1 from n=1 to 24".
  • It is noted that since n is the only variable, one could also say "the sum of 2n-1 from 1 to 24" or "the sum from 1 to 24 of 2n-1".
  • One participant emphasizes not to focus too much on the notation as long as the meaning is understood.
  • A later reply agrees with the phrasing "the sum from 1 to 24 of 2n-1" as a suitable expression.

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Participants generally agree on several acceptable ways to phrase the summation, but there is no explicit consensus on a single preferred expression.

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How would you say this in words?
 

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"The sum, as n ranges from 1 to 24, of 2n-1".
 
I just see "attachments pending approval", but from what hallsoflvy said, I think you could also say

"the sum from n equals 1 to 24 of 2n-1"
or
"the sum of 2n-1 from n=1 to 24"

or since n is the only variable:
"the sum of 2n-1 from 1 to 24"
"the sum from 1 to 24 of 2n-1"
 
Wouldn't get too caught up in the notation as long as you know what it means, then you're fine.
 
daviddoria said:
"the sum from 1 to 24 of 2n-1"

Right, this is probably what I'd say since there's just one variable.
 

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