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Question 1050868: What is 1-2+3-4+5-6+...+2013?
I have no idea how to do this problem. The answer is 1007

All help is appreciated. Thanks!!!

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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is 1-2+3-4+5-6+...+2013?
I have no idea how to do this problem. The answer is 1007
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Add the odd positive integers.
Add the even negative integers.
Then add the 2 sums.

Answer by ikleyn(52748) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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