licite formula for the sum (assuming n is a multiple of 3)  Q= 1·1 + 2·2 + 3·3 + 1 · 4

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Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory
Section9.4: Series And Their Notations
Problem 51SE: Write an explicit formula for a such that k=06ak=189 . Assume this is an arithmetic series.
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find an explicite formula for the sum (assuming n is a multiple of 3) 

Q= 1·1 + 2·2 + 3·3 + 1 · 4 + 2 · 5 + 3 · 6 + ... + 1 · (n − 2) + 2 · (n − 1) + 3 · n

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