A. This sequence can be solved by the following:
12 + 22 +...+ n2 = n(n+1)(2n+1)
6
1. If one of the numbers is not divisible by 6, then one of the numbers will be divisible by 3 and another will divisible by 2.
2. Simplify the expression.
3. Multiply the remaining numbers.
Ex [1] 12 + 22 +...+ 102 =_________.
a) According to the expression this simplifies to: 10(11)(21) / 6 which we can simplify to 5(11)(7) = 385. See Multiplying By 11.
b) The answer is 385.
Ex [2] 12 + 22 +...+ 122 =_________.
a) According to the expression this simplifies to: (12)(13)(25) / 6 which we can simplify to 2(13)(25) = 26 x 25 = 650. See Multiplying by 25.
b) The answer is 650.
Ex [3] 1 + 4 + 9 +...+ 225 =_________.
a) Notice this ends in 152.
b) According to the expression this simplifies to: (15)(16)(31) / 6 which we can simplify to 5(8)(31) = 40 x 31 = 1240.
c) The answer is 1240.