Asked by Sammie
For every positive integer x, let (xp) = (x - 1) + (x - 2) + (x - 3) + .... + (x - x). For example, (4p) = 3 + 2 + 1 + 0. What is the value of (500p) - (497p)?
A. 997 B. 1,490 C. 1,494 D. 1,497
A. 997 B. 1,490 C. 1,494 D. 1,497
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Answered by
oobleck
500p = 499+498+497+497p
so 500-497p = 499+498+497 = 1494
so 500-497p = 499+498+497 = 1494
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