The S r 3  formula

Draw a 1 cm square

Now draw a 2 cm square to touch the first at a corner only

Finally draw a �border� that produces a 3 cm square :  

Write in the dimensions of each sector of your diagram

This seems to indicate that :  

3 � = ( 1 + 2 )� =  1� +  2� + 2 lots of ( �.2� )

                           =  1.1� + 2. 2�

                           =   13   +  23

 i.e.                   13   +  23 = ( 1 + 2 )�

Draw some larger versions of this diagram, and see whether you have a general result. 

Use your formula to predict the value of 13 + 23 + 43 + 53 ... + 103

Check it with a calculator !

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Last modified: June 18, 2007