College Algebra (11th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Section 7.2 - Arithmetic Sequences and Series - 7.2 Exercises - Page 646: 43

Answer

$S_{80}=3,240$

Work Step by Step

$\bf{\text{Solution Outline:}}$ To find the sum of the first $ 80 $ positive numbers, use the formula for finding the sum of $n$ terms that form an arithmetic sequence. $\bf{\text{Solution Details:}}$ The arithmetic sequence described by "the first $80$ positive integers," has $a_1=1, a_{80}=80,$ and $n=80.$ Using the formula for the sum of the first $n$ terms of an airthmetic sequence, which is given by $ S_n=\dfrac{n}{2}(a_1+a_n) ,$ then \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} S_{80}=\dfrac{80}{2}(1+80) \\\\ S_{80}=40(81) \\\\ S_{80}=3,240 .\end{array}
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