SOLUTION: Use Gauss approach to find the sum. (do not use formulas) 1+3+5+7+...+997

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Question 919492: Use Gauss approach to find the sum. (do not use formulas)

1+3+5+7+...+997

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1+997=998
3+995=998
5+993=998
7+991=998
etc