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[[T(n)^2=T(T(n))+T(T(n)-1)]]<br /> | [[T(n)^2=T(T(n))+T(T(n)-1)]]<br /> | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:32, 30 May 2017
The triangular numbers $T(n)$ are defined for $n=1,2,3,\ldots$ by the formula $$T(n)=\displaystyle\sum_{k=1}^n k.$$ They represent the number of ways to draw an equilateral triangle as in the image below.
Graphical representation of the first six triangular numbers.
Properties
T(n)=n(n+1)/2
T(n+1)=T(n)+n+1
n^2=T(n)+T(n-1)
T(n)^2=T(T(n))+T(T(n)-1)
T(n+1)^2-T(n)^2=(n+1)^3
References
- V.E. Hoggatt, Jr and Marjorie Bicknell: Triangular numbers (1974)... (next) $(1.1)$
