Many natural numbers can be written as the sum of consecutive numbers. here are some examples:?

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Many natural numbers can be written as the sum of consecutive numbers. here are some examples:?

Many natural numbers can be written as the sum of consecutive numbers. here are some examples:
10 = 1+2+3+4
33 = 16+17

18 = 5+6+7
75 = 13+14+15+16+17
We might use inductive reasoning to conclude that every natural number can be written as the sum of consecutive numbers. Find a counterexample to show that this is not true.

2006-12-14 08:29:54 · 3 answers · asked by mochaspice16 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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How about the number one (1)? It cannot be written as the sum of consecutive natural numbers. :-)

2006-12-14 08:32:55 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

tricky situation. try searching on to yahoo or google. just that will help!

2016-05-24 05:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

4.. 8..

2006-12-14 08:34:45 · answer #3 · answered by slider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋