How do i calculate summations using a loop structure?

Hi guys, I'm having trouble trying to put this summation: top of ∑ is N bottom of ∑ is j=1 side of ∑ is j^p For p=1,2,3 and N=6 how do i solve this using matlab? i keep getting error messages.

[Azzi Abdelmalek]

Where are your code and the error message?

Answer 1

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sum((1:6).^p) 
use various values of p and you get the result.

[Amanda Kit Ting]

thx for your help. i thought you will need more complex code for this question. Cause this is my first time using Matlab to calculate problems. i appreciate it.