Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Section 11.3 - Series - Exercise Set - Page 651: 37

Answer

$-2$

Work Step by Step

Given that $ a_n=-\dfrac{n}{3} $ then the first 3 terms are \begin{array}{l} a_1=-\dfrac{1}{3} ,\\\\ a_2=-\dfrac{2}{3} ,\\\\ a_3=-\dfrac{3}{3}\\ a_3=-1 .\end{array} Hence, the sum is $ -\dfrac{1}{3}-\dfrac{2}{3}-1 = -2 .$
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