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GeorgeCostanz
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Homework Statement
Homework Equations
so i kno the formula for the for the sum of the first N positive integers
when i = 1
The Attempt at a Solution
i kno the answer = n^2(n+1)/2
but could someone explain step by step how you reduce it to get the final answer? as if I'm in kindergarten? I'm slow, thanks.
my work:
following the formula: n(n+1)/2 * n(n+1)/2 * n(n+1)/2 ?
i don't understand how to reduce the terms to get the final answer provided
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