1. Formulate a system of linear equations based on the given values of $S_n$.
S1=a(1)3+b(1)2+c(1)+d=5⟹a+b+c+d=5
S2=a(2)3+b(2)2+c(2)+d=20⟹8a+4b+2c+d=20
S3=a(3)3+b(3)2+c(3)+d=57⟹27a+9b+3c+d=57
S4=a(4)3+b(4)2+c(4)+d=128⟹64a+16b+4c+d=128
2. Solve the system of linear equations using a graphing calculator.
Using a graphing calculator to solve the system of 4 linear equations:
a=2
b=−1
c=4
d=0
3. State the final expression for $S_n$.
Sn=2n3−n2+4n
答案Sn=2n3−n2+4n