Math Problem Statement
A sum is formed by alternatively adding and subtracting consecutive odd integers starting with 1 and ending with 1285 as indicated. 1-3+5-7....1281-1283+1385 What is the sum? (Provide a super fast math trick to solve this)
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Arithmetic Sequences
Algebra
Formulas
Sum of an arithmetic sequence
Pairing terms in a sequence
Theorems
Properties of odd numbers
Alternating sum series
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10