The sum of a certain number of consecutive non-negative integers is 2500. Can you find an example of these numbers? Is the solution unique? If yes, explain why. If no, how many solutions are there?

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The sum of a certain number of consecutive non-negative integers is 2500. Can you find an example of these numbers? Is the solution unique? If yes, explain why. If no, how many solutions are there?

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The sum of a certain number of consecutive non-negative integers is 2500. Can you find an
example of these numbers? Is the solution unique? If yes, explain why. If no, how many
solutions are there?
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