SOLUTION: I need an equation on this problem. Thanks! What is the sum of 1+2+3+...+20?

SOLUTION: I need an equation on this problem. Thanks! What is the sum of 1+2+3+...+20?

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Question 94623: I need an equation on this problem. Thanks!
What is the sum of 1+2+3+...+20?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the sum of 1+2+3+...+20?
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It is an arithmetic sequence.
The sum of n terms is S(n)= (n/2)(1st + last)
Your Problem:
S(20) = (20/2)(1+20)
= 10 *21
= 210
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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