Use the Partial Sum Formula to Find the Partial Sum

question 21

Multiple Choice

Use the partial sum formula to find the partial sum of the given arithmetic sequence.
-Find the sum of the first four terms of the arithmetic sequence: -3, -15, -27, . . . .

• A) 84
• B) -60
• C) - 84
• D) -45

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Definitions:

Podocytes

Specialized cells in the kidney that form part of the filtration barrier, wrapping around the capillaries of the glomerulus to prevent the passage of large molecules.

Filtration Slits

Gaps between podocyte extensions in the kidney that filter blood, allowing certain molecules to pass while retaining larger ones.

Dilute Urine

Urine that has a lower concentration of solutes, typically produced when the body is well hydrated or needs to eliminate excess water.

Sharks

Sharks are a group of cartilaginous fish characterized by their skeletal structure made of cartilage rather than bone, diverse in size and habitat.