How to Simplify and Compute a Polynomial Sum?

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The discussion revolves around simplifying and computing a polynomial sum, specifically the expression involving a sum of the form \(\sum 3 x =0 (x^2 + 2x + 2)\). Participants are trying to clarify the notation and intent behind the original post.

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  • Participants are questioning the clarity of the original sum notation and whether it was intended to represent a summation from 0 to 3. There are discussions about the proper format for expressing the sum and the limits of summation. Some participants suggest rewriting the sum in a clearer LaTeX format.

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There is a productive exchange where participants are attempting to interpret the original post's intent. Some have offered clearer formulations of the sum, while others are checking assumptions about the notation used. The original poster acknowledges the assistance and clarifies their intent.

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There are indications that the original post may have been poorly formatted, leading to confusion. Participants are also noting the importance of proper notation in mathematical expressions.

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write out the following sum and compute where possible

[tex]\sum 3[/tex] x =0 (x2 + 2x + 2)

is that clear?
 
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do you mean

[tex]\sum _{n = .3}(x^2+2x+2) = ?[/tex]

when [tex]x=0[/tex]

??

Now where is the index [itex]n[/itex] in the expression to be summed over?

And where is your attempt to solution?
 
Malawi that doesn't make much sense either.
Missusa, if you can't write proper LaTeX, it's better to do it completely without. For example, write
"Sum from n = 1 to infinity of (e^(-n / 3) / n^2)"
 
Maybe OP means:

[tex]\sum^3 _{x= 0}(x^2+2x+2)[/tex]
 
missusa said:
write out the following sum and compute where possible

[tex]\sum 3[/tex] x =0 (x2 + 2x + 2)

is that clear?

Integral said:
Maybe OP means:

[tex]\sum^3 _{x= 0}(x^2+2x+2)[/tex]

Is Integral right about what you mean? Then the sum, from x= 0 to 3 means you replace the "x" in x2+ 2x+ 2 by 0, then by 1, then by 2, then by 3, and add:
(02+ 3(0)+ 2)+ (12+ 2(1)+ 2)+ (22+ 2(2)+ 2)+ (32+ 2(3)+ 2)
 
Integral said:
Maybe OP means:

[tex]\sum^3 _{x= 0}(x^2+2x+2)[/tex]
That's about the only way I see it making sense. Same as if the limits of summation were n = 0, 3 and x = n, an integer.
 
Thank you so much you two are very smart...I do appreciate your help. That is what I meant but I could not write it the way it was.

Thanks again,
 
Can I get some information about Endogenous Moeny: honrizontalism and structuralism??
 
missusa said:
Can I get some information about Endogenous Moeny: honrizontalism and structuralism??

Definitely not. Especially if you are talking about Levi-Strauss anthropological structuralism with gratuitous misspellings.
 
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missusa said:
Can I get some information about Endogenous Moeny: honrizontalism and structuralism??
That would be better suited in another thread, either in other sciences or in the economic forums.

Ostensibly, such a disussion is found in one's macroeconomic textbook, or one can search on Google with the keywords. Nevertheless -

http://www.trincoll.edu/~setterfi/Horizontalism,%20Structuralism%20and%20Historical%20Time.pdf

Complexity, Endogenous Money and Macroeconomic Theory By Mark Setterfield

http://cas.umkc.edu/econ/economics/faculty/Fontana/Winter 2005/ROPE.pdf
 
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Thank You!
 

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