a. Use the formula S, = (a, + a,) to show that the sum of the first n positive integers is S, = (1 + n). b. Find the sum of the first 100 positive integers. C. Find the sum of the first 1000 positive integers.

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a. Use the formula S, = (a, + a,) to show that the sum of the first n positive integers is S, = (1 + n).
b. Find the sum of the first 100 positive integers.
C. Find the sum of the first 1000 positive integers.
Transcribed Image Text:a. Use the formula S, = (a, + a,) to show that the sum of the first n positive integers is S, = (1 + n). b. Find the sum of the first 100 positive integers. C. Find the sum of the first 1000 positive integers.
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