Write Terms Explicitly: Write out the terms of the series explicitly.The series is ∑n=02(−4x−3n), which means we need to evaluate (−4x−3n) for n=0, n=1, and n=2, and then sum these values.
Evaluate for n=0,1,2: Evaluate the expression for n=0, n=1, and n=2.For n=0: (−4x−3(0))=−4xFor n=1: (−4x−3(1))=−4x−3For n=2: (−4x−3(2))=−4x−6
Sum Evaluated Expressions: Sum the evaluated expressions.Sum = (−4x)+(−4x−3)+(−4x−6)Sum = −4x−4x−3−4x−6
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms.Sum = −12x−9
Check for Errors: Check for any mathematical errors in the previous steps. No errors were made in the calculations or the application of the summation.
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