Using the pattern 1 = 1^2, 1 + 3 = 2^2, 1 + 3 + 5 = 3^2, ldots, find the sum of the first 12 odd numbers.

  1. 168
  2. 144
  3. 23
  4. 156
Answer

B) 144

The sum of the first n odd numbers is n^2, so the answer is 12^2 = 144. SLO M-09-A-10 · Understanding

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