Evaluate the expression. [ sum_{k=1}^{3} k^{2} ]
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First, let's write out the terms of the sum: $k^2$ for $k=1$ is $1^2 = 1$ $k^2$ for $k=2$ is $2^2 = 4$ Show more…
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