The first S-number is 1. The second S-number is the sum of the first S-number and the second odd number. The third S-number is t
he sum of the second S-number and the third odd number. The fourth S-number is the sum of the third S-number and the fourth odd number, etc., …… Compute the first seven S-numbers. Make a note of any patterns you notice. Enter the first seven S-numbers as a comma-separated list:
The consecutive differences between S-numbers are (by definition) consecutive odd numbers. This by itself indicates that S-numbers are defined by a quadratic formula. As it happens, ...