Proof Without Words: Sums of Odd Integers
Abstract
By representing odd integers as deficient 2 x k rectangles it is shown that the sum of the first n odd integers is a square.
Keywords: Odd Integers, Deficient Rectangles, Sum of Integers, Geometric Representation
How to Cite:
Berendonk, S., (2025) “Proof Without Words: Sums of Odd Integers”, Ohio Journal of School Mathematics 101(1), 14-15. doi: https://doi.org/10.18061/ojsm.6682
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