Sum of First $$n$$ Odd Numbers

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Sum of First $$n$$ Odd Numbers

## Formula

$$1+3+5+\cdots+(2n-1)=n^2$$

Therefore:

$$\sum_{k=1}^{n}(2k-1)=n^2$$

## Usage

- Used in summation problems involving consecutive odd numbers.

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