This math topic practices how to apply the formula for the sum of the first N natural numbers, \(\frac{n(n+1)}{2}\), and relate it to actual addition sequences. It involves recognizing which series of consecutive integers is correctly represented by a specific usage of the formula in various items. Each question presents equations that expedite the summing process of an integer series, helping students to connect abstract formulas to concrete number sequences, reinforcing skills in number patterning and building foundational algebraic understanding.

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Sums - Series of Integers 1 to N - Equation to Addition Worksheet

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Sums - Series of Integers 1 to N - Equation to Addition
1
What addition does this equation give you a quicker way to calculate?
A LaTex expression showing 15(15+1) over 2
a
2 + 3 + ... + 14 + 15
b
1 + 2 + ... + 14 + 15
c
1 + 2 + ... + 15 + 16
d
0 + 1 + ... + 14 + 15
e
1 + 2 + ... + 13 + 14
2
What addition does this equation give you a quicker way to calculate?
A LaTex expression showing 22(22+1) over 2
a
1 + 2 + ... + 20 + 21
b
2 + 3 + ... + 21 + 22
c
0 + 1 + ... + 21 + 22
d
1 + 2 + ... + 21 + 22
e
1 + 2 + ... + 22 + 23
3
What addition does this equation give you a quicker way to calculate?
A LaTex expression showing 9(9+1) over 2
a
2 + 3 + ... + 8 + 9
b
0 + 1 + ... + 8 + 9
c
1 + 2 + ... + 7 + 8
d
1 + 2 + ... + 9 + 10
e
1 + 2 + ... + 8 + 9
4
What addition does this equation give you a quicker way to calculate?
A LaTex expression showing 8(8+1) over 2
a
2 + 3 + ... + 7 + 8
b
1 + 2 + ... + 7 + 8
c
1 + 2 + ... + 6 + 7
d
0 + 1 + ... + 7 + 8
e
1 + 2 + ... + 8 + 9
5
What addition does this equation give you a quicker way to calculate?
A LaTex expression showing 12(12+1) over 2
a
1 + 2 + ... + 12 + 13
b
0 + 1 + ... + 11 + 12
c
1 + 2 + ... + 11 + 12
d
2 + 3 + ... + 11 + 12
e
1 + 2 + ... + 10 + 11
6
What addition does this equation give you a quicker way to calculate?
A LaTex expression showing 20(20+1) over 2
a
2 + 3 + ... + 19 + 20
b
1 + 2 + ... + 20 + 21
c
1 + 2 + ... + 19 + 20
d
0 + 1 + ... + 19 + 20
e
1 + 2 + ... + 18 + 19
7
What addition does this equation give you a quicker way to calculate?
A LaTex expression showing 16(16+1) over 2
a
0 + 1 + ... + 15 + 16
b
2 + 3 + ... + 15 + 16
c
1 + 2 + ... + 15 + 16
d
1 + 2 + ... + 14 + 15
e
1 + 2 + ... + 16 + 17
8
What addition does this equation give you a quicker way to calculate?
A LaTex expression showing 17(17+1) over 2
a
1 + 2 + ... + 17 + 18
b
1 + 2 + ... + 16 + 17
c
1 + 2 + ... + 15 + 16
d
0 + 1 + ... + 16 + 17
e
2 + 3 + ... + 16 + 17