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Problem: Sums of Powers of Two

The formula $\sum 2^x=2^x$ in antidifferences of some functions may seem strange. Apply this formula when using the fundamental theorem of the difference calculus to calculate $$\sum_{x=-5}^9 2^x.$$

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  1. Miller, Kenneth S.: "An Introduction to the Calculus of Finite Differences And Difference Equations", Dover Publications, Inc, 1960