This would be a finite series. I think it is usually covered in calculus courses but some of the basics are discussed in earlier algebra courses. Here is a link

This would be a finite series. I think it is usually covered in calculus courses but some of the basics are discussed in earlier algebra courses. Here is a link to a brief summary on finite series. http://calculus.nipissingu.ca/tutorials/finiteseries.html http://calculus.nipissingu.ca/tutorials/finiteseries.html You can also start your way up from the basics in Khan's Academy.