sum of 1 to n natural numbers is 36 , then find the value of n.
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sum of n natural numbers = 36
n(n+1)/2 = 36
n² + n = 72
n² + n -72 = 0
n² + 9n - 8n -72 = 0
n(n+9) -8(n+9)= 0
n = -9 and n = 8
and n can't be negative
so n =8
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