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112. If k is a positive integer, then for every value of k, the sum of the k smallest distinct odd positive integers is equal to which of the following?

F. k
G. 2k
H. 2k - 1
J. k^2
K. 2k^2

JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWER, HELP ME UNDERSTAND!
Thank you!

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112. If k is a positive integer, then for every value of k, the sum of the k smallest distinct odd positive integers is equal to which of the following?

F. k
G. 2k
H. 2k - 1
J. k^2
K. 2k^2

JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWER, HELP ME UNDERSTAND!
Thank you!

abb0t · Answer

You should try taking your own tests next time.

albert0898 · Answer

@abb0t Not a test. Actually studying for one.

anonymous · Answer

if k = 3, then 1 + 3 + 5
if k = 4, then 1 + 3 + 5 + 7
if k = 5, then 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 9
if k = 6, then 1 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 9 + 11

can you guess what the sum is?