Section 1.2 Homework Hints

Problems 24-26
See Example 2; look for a pattern. If you see the sum of the first 25 consecutive odd numbers, start with one odd number:
1
1 + 3 = 4
1 + 3 + 5 = 9
1 + 3 + 5 + 7 = 16
Do you see a pattern? If not, continue with the pattern.