Solving 3r(r+1)=r(r+1)(r+2)-r(r-1)(r+1) and Finding r(r+1) Sum

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In summary, the conversation is about showing that 3r(r+1) is equal to r(r+1)(r+2) - r(r-1)(r+1) and finding the total sum of r(r+1). The suggestion is to try factoring the right hand side and noticing that each 'r' term on the right is 1 less than an 'r' term on the left.
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Hey,
Please may someone help me.
How can I show that 3r(r+1) is equal to r(r+1)(r+2) - r(r-1)(r+1) and then I would find the total sum of r(r+1).
Thanks in advance for any help.
 
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Have you tried expanding r(r+1)(r+2) - r(r-1)(r+1)?

To find the sum, notice that each 'r' term on the right is 1 less than an 'r' term on the left.
 
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To show:

\(\displaystyle 3r(r+1)=r(r+1)(r+2) - r(r-1)(r+1)\)

try factoring the RHS. :)
 
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MarkFL said:
To show:

\(\displaystyle 3r(r+1)=r(r+1)(r+2) - r(r-1)(r+1)\)

try factoring the RHS. :)

I just thought you couldn't use the right hand side first because it was a show that question. Thanks both of you!
 

FAQ: Solving 3r(r+1)=r(r+1)(r+2)-r(r-1)(r+1) and Finding r(r+1) Sum

What is the equation "Solving 3r(r+1)=r(r+1)(r+2)-r(r-1)(r+1) and Finding r(r+1) Sum" trying to solve?

The equation is trying to solve for the value of r that makes the left side of the equation equal to the right side.

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To solve this equation, you can use the distributive property to simplify the right side of the equation. Then, combine like terms on both sides and solve for r.

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The value of r(r+1) is important because it represents the sum of two consecutive numbers, which is often used in mathematical equations and can provide important information about a set of numbers.

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