Math Problem Statement

What is the sum of all the odd integers between 8 and 26?

Solution

To find the sum of all the odd integers between 8 and 26, we can follow these steps:

Step 1: Identify the odd integers in the range

The odd integers between 8 and 26 are:
9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25.

Step 2: Count the number of odd integers

There are 9 odd integers in this range.

Step 3: Calculate the sum using the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series

The sum SS of an arithmetic series can be calculated using the formula: S=n2×(a1+an)S = \frac{n}{2} \times (a_1 + a_n) where:

  • nn is the number of terms,
  • a1a_1 is the first term,
  • ana_n is the last term.

For our series:

  • n=9n = 9 (number of terms),
  • a1=9a_1 = 9 (first term),
  • an=25a_n = 25 (last term).

Substituting into the formula: S=92×(9+25)=4.5×34=153S = \frac{9}{2} \times (9 + 25) = 4.5 \times 34 = 153

Conclusion:

The sum of all the odd integers between 8 and 26 is 153\boxed{153}.

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Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the sum of all even integers between 8 and 26?
  2. How many odd integers are there between 10 and 30?
  3. What is the sum of all odd integers between 1 and 100?
  4. How would you calculate the sum of all even integers between 1 and 50?
  5. What is the arithmetic mean of the odd integers between 8 and 26?
  6. Can you find the sum of all multiples of 3 between 8 and 26?
  7. What is the general formula for the sum of the first nn odd numbers?
  8. How would the sum change if the range was from 9 to 27?

Tip: Arithmetic series formulas are handy for quickly summing sequences with a constant difference.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Series
Odd Numbers

Formulas

Sum of an arithmetic series

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8