Can this notation be done?

[Mckanic]

Can you convert a summation like this

[MATH]\sum_{k=1}^2 (a_k + b_k )[/MATH] = C

that gives (a₁+ b₁+ a₂ + b₂) = C

to something that can do this?

(a₁+ b₁)=C, (a₂ + b₂)=C

 

[tkhunny]

Can you convert a summation like this

[MATH]\sum_{k=1}^2 (a_k + b_k )[/MATH] = C

that gives (a₁+ b₁+ a₂ + b₂) = C

to something that can do this?

(a₁+ b₁)=C, (a₂ + b₂)=C

I'm going with "no".

You can do this, I guess:
(a₁+ b₁)=C₁, (a₂ + b₂)=C₂

 

[Mckanic]

ok, thanks

 

[Mckanic]

Just learned the problem I was assigned had a typo. That is 2 hours I won't get back.

 

[Steven G]

2+3 + 4 + 5 = 14. Does 2+3 =14? How about 4+5 =14?