Calculus Examples

Evaluate the Summation sum from j=1 to 4 of -2/(2j+3)
Step 1
Expand the series for each value of .
Step 2
Simplify.
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Step 2.1
Find the common denominator.
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Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
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Cancel the common factor of .
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Cancel the common factor.
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Simplify each term.
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Simplify each term.
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Rewrite the expression.
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Simplify the denominator.
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Rewrite the expression.
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Move the negative in front of the fraction.
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Simplify the denominator.
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Rewrite the expression.
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Move the negative in front of the fraction.
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To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
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To write as a fraction with a common denominator, multiply by .
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Write each expression with a common denominator of , by multiplying each by an appropriate factor of .
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Combine the numerators over the common denominator.
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Simplify the numerator.
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Move the negative in front of the fraction.
Step 3
The result can be shown in multiple forms.
Exact Form:
Decimal Form:
Mixed Number Form: