Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Given that ∑k=1nk=n(n+1)2\sum_{k=1}^{n} k = \frac{n(n + 1)}{2} and ∑k=1nk2=n(n+1)(2n+1)6\sum_{k=1}^{n} k^2 = \frac{n(n + 1)(2n + 1)}{6}, write ∑k=1n(k+1)(k+2)\sum_{k=1}^{n} (k + 1)(k + 2) in simplest form. Check your answer in the case when n=10n = 10.

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