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Summing Consecutive Numbers
Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level 
Start by trying some simple cases; perhaps start by exploring what happens when you add two or three consecutive numbers.
1 + 2 + 3 = 6
2 + 3 + 4 = 9
Can you explain why the total has gone up by 3?
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