Why Does This Number Pattern Always Result in 6?

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The discussion centers on a numerical pattern where adding numbers in an arithmetic progression to the cubes of consecutively decreasing integers consistently results in the number 6. The user highlights the complexity of the problem but emphasizes that visual representation aids in understanding. The method of finite differences is suggested as a key tool to explore the underlying reasons for this phenomenon.

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I was just playing with some numbers and I noticed this weird pattern. Because of the complexity of the problem I am finding it hard to describe it in words. But you can easily understand it by looking at the picture. Whenever I form a series by adding numbers in Arithmetic progression to the cubes of consecutively decreasing numbers then they always give 6 if I follow the steps shown in the pic. There must be some reason behind it. Can anybody help me find it. I am just asking it out of curiosity.
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Look up the method of finite differences.

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