Sigma Interpretation: f(x)=X^2, j=1, n=4

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The function f(x) = sigma of X^2 from j=1 to n implies that f(x) calculates the sum of x squared for each integer from 1 to n. For n=4, this means f(3) would equal 4 times 3 squared, resulting in a value of 36. The discussion clarifies that the function can be simplified to f(x) = n * x^2, as the summation does not affect the x term. This interpretation is crucial for implementing the function in MATLAB. Understanding this simplification is essential for accurate calculations in the context of the DeJong Equation.
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I just need a quick clarification on how to read this function

f(x) = sigma of X^2, starting at j=1, and n

so does that mean that f(3) would equal to 36, if n=4?
 
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I forgot to mention that this is a DeJong Equation, and I need to implement in the matlab
 
Are you sure this is the function:

f(x)=\sum^{n}_{j=1}x^{2}

The term is independing of the sum, so the function is just:

f(x)=nx^{2}
 
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