by A. Benjamin and J. Quinn
This article originally appeared in:
College Mathematics Journal
November, 2006
Subject classification(s):
Discrete Mathematics | Combinatorics | CombinationsApplicable Course(s):
3.7 Discrete Math | 4.3 Number TheoryStarting with a homework problem on combinations, the capsule applies the "checkerboard" logic to derive identities involving summing squares and cubes.
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Capsule Course Topic(s):
Number Theory | Other Number Theory