How Does Summation Notation Transition in This Example?

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The discussion focuses on the transition of summation notation in a mathematical example involving the sum of squares of integers starting from 4. It emphasizes the need to express the given sum as the difference between two known sums, leveraging the formula for the sum of squares of the first n integers. Participants highlight the assumption that readers are familiar with algebraic concepts, particularly those found in standard algebra textbooks.

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What is happening from the green box to the blue box? I am completely lost as to what this example is trying to show. Would really appreciate some info on this, thanks.


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This problem assumes you know the formula for the sum of squares of the first n integers. But the sum you are given isn't the over first n integers because it starts at 4. So the idea is to express the sum you want as the difference of two sums for which you know the formula.
 
How can I learn what this example assumes I already know? Is this covered in algebra textbooks?
 
LearninDaMath said:
How can I learn what this example assumes I already know? Is this covered in algebra textbooks?

Yes, usually.
 

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