ERIC Number: EJ770491
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003-Jul
Pages: 5
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Reference Count: 2
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ISSN: ISSN-0020-739X
A Formula for the Calculation of [Summation of n over j=1] j[superscript k]
Poursaeed, M. H.
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v34 n4 p634-638 Jul 2003
Formulas presented for the calculation of [Summation of n over j=1] j[superscript k] (n, k [is a member of] N) do not have a closed form; they are in the form of recursive or complex formulas. Here an attempt is made to present a simple formula in which it is only necessary to compute the numerical coefficients in a recursive form, and the coefficients in turn follow a simple pattern (almost similar to Pascal's Triangle). Although the pattern for calculating numerical coefficients based on forming a table is easy, non-recursive formulas are presented to determine the numerical coefficients. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Geometric Concepts, Computation, Geometry, Mathematical Formulas, Validity, Mathematical Logic
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