Calculate Sum of Products (x,y,z)

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In summary, the conversation is discussing methods for solving a type of question that involves arrays and substitution. The suggested method involves calculating the inner and outer products of the given arrays. The formulas provided are incorrect, but the correct formulas are given and it is suggested to do the arithmetic calculations oneself.
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I don't quite understand the method to solve this type of question.

Let x=(-3,2,5), y=(2,4,-5), and z=(1,6,7). Calculate:
 

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I view such qns playing with 'arrays' and 'susbstituion'.

Generally, i will view it this way:-

x is an array of (-3,2,5)
y is an array of (2,4,-5)

first part is u do the summation first - i call it inner.

Inner: (-3)(2) + (2)(4)

Then you do the Products - i call it outer.

But is your question complete? Theres no 'j' in your formulaes pasted.
 
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tstuddud said:
I don't quite understand the method to solve this type of question.

Let x=(-3,2,5), y=(2,4,-5), and z=(1,6,7). Calculate:

What you have written,
[tex]\prod_{j= 1}^3\sum_{i=1}^2 x_iy_i[/tex] and
[tex]\sum_{j=1}^3\prod_{i=1}^2 x_iy_i[/tex]
are just
[tex]\prod_{j=1}^3(x_1y_1+ x_2y_2+ x_3y_3)= \prod_{j=1}^3((-3)(2)+ (2)(4)+ (5)(-5))= \prod_{j=1}^3(-6+ 8- 10)= 3(8)= 24[/tex]
and
[tex]\sum{j= 1}^3((x_1y_1)(x_2y_2))= \sum_{j=1}^3 (-3)(2)(2)(4)= \sum_{j=1}^3 48= 3(48)= 144[/tex]

But I suspect you meant
[tex]\prod_{j=1}^3\sum_{i= 1}^2 x_iy_j[/tex] and
[tex]\sum{j=1}^3\Pi_{i=1}^2 x_iy_j[/tex]

The first of those is
[tex]\prod_{j=1}^3(x_1+ x_2)y_j= (x_1+ x_2)\prod_{j=1}^3y_i= (x_1+ x_2)(y_1y_2y_3)[/tex]
surely you can do that arithmetic yourself.
 

FAQ: Calculate Sum of Products (x,y,z)

What is the purpose of calculating the sum of products (x,y,z)?

The sum of products (x,y,z) is a mathematical calculation used to find the total value obtained by multiplying corresponding elements of three sets of numbers. It is useful in many fields of science, such as statistics, physics, and engineering, for solving complex equations and analyzing data.

What is the formula for calculating the sum of products (x,y,z)?

The formula for calculating the sum of products (x,y,z) is Σ(x*y*z), where Σ represents the summation symbol and x, y, and z are the corresponding elements of the three sets of numbers being multiplied.

Can the sum of products (x,y,z) be negative?

Yes, the sum of products (x,y,z) can be negative if one or more of the elements being multiplied are negative. In this case, the negative value of the product will be added to the sum.

How is the sum of products (x,y,z) different from the product of sums (x+y+z)?

The sum of products (x,y,z) and the product of sums (x+y+z) are two different mathematical calculations. The sum of products is obtained by multiplying corresponding elements of three sets of numbers and then adding the products together, while the product of sums is obtained by adding three sets of numbers together and then multiplying the sums.

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