Mathematics and Statistics Colloquium

Mathematics and Statistics Colloquium

Ms. Laura Nunley

Hoffman's Problem Revisited

Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 12:30 P.M.

Howard Hall 102


Refreshments will be provided


Abstract: Is it true that the number of odd divisors of any positive integer n is the same as the number of ways you can sum consecutive integers to equal n?  This problem was posed by Dean Hoffman at the 2007 REU Program at Auburn University.  A solution to this problem that is easy to remember will be given and proven.

 

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