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Write the natural numbers in groups: 1; 2,3; 4,5,6; 7,8,9,10; ... and add the groups. In other words, "sum of the next n natural numbers". - Felice Russo

Number of rhombi in an n X n rhombus, if 'crossformed' rhombi are allowed. - Matti De Craene (Matti.DeCraene(AT)rug.ac.be), May 14 2000

Also the sum of the integers between T(n-1)+1 and T(n), the n-th triangular number (A000217). Sum of n-th row of A000027 regarded as a triangular array.

Unlike the cubes which have a similar definition, it is possible for 2 terms of this sequence to sum to a third. E.g., a(36) + a(37) = 23346 + 25345 = 48691 = a(46). Might be called 2nd-order triangular numbers, thus defining 3rd-order triangular numbers (A027441) as n(n^3+1)/2, etc. - Jon Perry, Jan 14 2004

Also as a(n)=(1/6)*(3*n^3+3*n), n > 0: structured trigonal diamond numbers (vertex structure 4) (cf. A000330 = alternate vertex; A000447 = structured diamonds; A100145 for more on structured numbers). - James A. Record (james.record(AT)gmail.com), Nov 07 2004

The sequence M(n) of magic constants for n X n magic squares (numbered 1 through n^2) from n=3 begins M(n) = 15, 34, 65, 111, 175, 260, ... - Lekraj Beedassy, Apr 16 2005 [comment corrected by Colin Hall, Sep 11 2009]

The sequence Q(n) of magic constants for the n-queens problem in chess begins 0, 0, 0, 0, 34, 65, 111, 175, 260, ... - Paul Muljadi, Aug 23 2005

Alternate terms of A057587. - Jeremy Gardiner, Apr 10 2005

Also partial differences of A063488(n) = (2*n-1)*(n^2-n+2)/2. a(n) = A063488(n) - A063488(n-1) for n>1. - Alexander Adamchuk, Jun 03 2006

In an n X n grid of numbers from 1 to n^2, select -- in any manner -- one number from each row and column. Sum the selected numbers. The sum is independent of the choices and is equal to the n-th term of this sequence. - F.-J. Papp (fjpapp(AT)umich.edu), Jun 06 2006

Nonnegative X values of solutions to the equation (X-Y)^3 - (X+Y) = 0. To find Y values: b(n) = (n^3-n)/2. - Mohamed Bouhamida, May 16 2006

For the equation: m*(X-Y)^k - (X+Y) = 0 with X >= Y, k >= 2 and m is an odd number the X values are given by the sequence defined by a(n) = (m*n^k+n)/2. The Y values are given by the sequence defined by b(n) = (m*n^k-n)/2. - Mohamed Bouhamida, May 16 2006

If X is an n-set and Y a fixed 3-subset of X then a(n-3) is equal to the number of 4-subsets of X intersecting Y. - Milan Janjic, Jul 30 2007

(m*(2n)^k+n, m*(2n)^k-n) solves the Diophantine equation: 2m*(X-Y)^k - (X+Y) = 0 with X >= Y, k >= 2 where m is a positive integer. - Mohamed Bouhamida, Oct 02 2007

Also c^(1/2) in a^(1/2) + b^(1/2) = c^(1/2) such that a^2 + b = c. - Cino Hilliard, Feb 09 2008

a(n) = n*A000217(n) - Sum_{i=0..n-1} A001477(i). - Bruno Berselli, Apr 25 2010

a(n) is the number of triples (w,x,y) having all terms in {0,...,n} such that at least one of these inequalities fails: x+y < w, y+w < x, w+x < y. - Clark Kimberling, Jun 14 2012

Sum of n-th row of the triangle in A209297. - Reinhard Zumkeller, Jan 19 2013

The sequence starting with "1" is the third partial sum of (1, 2, 3, 3, 3, ...). - Gary W. Adamson, Sep 11 2015

a(n) is the largest eigenvalue of the matrix returned by the MATLAB command magic(n) for n > 0. - Altug Alkan, Nov 10 2015

a(n) is the number of triples (x,y,z) having all terms in {1,...,n} such that all these triangle inequalities are satisfied: x+y > z, y+z > x, z+x > y. - Heinz Dabrock, Jun 03 2016

Shares its digital root with the stella octangula numbers (A007588). See A267017. - Peter M. Chema, Aug 28 2016

Can be proved to be the number of nonnegative solutions of a system of three linear Diophantine equations for n >= 0 even: 2*a_{11} + a_{12} + a_{13} = n, 2*a_{22} + a_{12} + a_{23} = n and 2*a_{33} + a_{13} + a_{23} = n. The number of solutions is f(n) = (1/16)*(n+2)*(n^2 + 4n + 8) and a(n) = n*(n^2 + 1)/2 is obtained by remapping n -> 2*n-2. - Kamil Bradler, Oct 11 2016

For n > 0, a(n) coincides with the trace of the matrix formed by writing the numbers 1...n^2 back and forth along the antidiagonals (proved, see A078475 for the examples of matrix). - Stefano Spezia, Aug 07 2018

The trace of an n X n square matrix where the elements are entered on the ascending antidiagonals. The determinant is A069480. - Robert G. Wilson v, Aug 07 2018

Bisections are A317297 and A005917. - Omar E. Pol, Sep 01 2018

Number of achiral colorings of the vertices (or faces) of a regular tetrahedron with n available colors. An achiral coloring is identical to its reflection. - Robert A. Russell, Jan 22 2020

a(n) is the n-th centered triangular pyramidal number. - Lechoslaw Ratajczak, Nov 02 2021

a(n) is the number of words of length n defined on 4 letters {b,c,d,e} that contain one or no b's, one c or two d's, and any number of e's. For example, a(3) = 15 since the words are (number of permutations in parentheses): bce (6), bdd (3), cee (3), and dde (3). - Enrique Navarrete, Jun 21 2025

Also the Engel expansion of exp^(1/3); cf. A006784 for the Engel expansion definition. - Benoit Cloitre, Mar 03 2002

Coordination sequence for planar net 6^3 (the graphite net, or the graphene crystal) - that is, the number of atoms at graph distance n from any fixed atom. Also for the hcb or honeycomb net. - N. J. A. Sloane, Jan 06 2013, Mar 31 2018

Coordination sequence for 2-dimensional cyclotomic lattice Z[zeta_3].

Conjecture: This is also the maximum number of edges possible in a planar simple graph with n+2 vertices. - Dmitry Kamenetsky, Jun 29 2008

The conjecture is correct. Proof: For n=0 the theorem holds, the maximum planar graph has n+2=2 vertices and 1 edge. Now suppose that we have a connected planar graph with at least 3 vertices. If it contains a face that is not a triangle, we can add an edge that divides this face into two without breaking its planarity. Hence all maximum planar graphs are triangulations. Euler's formula for planar graphs states that in any planar simple graph with V vertices, E edges and F faces we have V+F-E=2. If all faces are triangles, then F=2E/3, which gives us E=3V-6. Hence for n>0 each maximum planar simple graph with n+2 vertices has 3n edges. - Michal Forisek, Apr 23 2009

a(n) = sum of natural numbers m such that n - 1 <= m <= n + 1. Generalization: If a(n,k) = sum of natural numbers m such that n - k <= m <= n + k (k >= 1) then a(n,k) = (k + n)*(k + n + 1)/2 = A000217(k+n) for 0 <= n <= k, a(n,k) = a(n-1,k) +2k + 1 = ((k + n - 1)*(k + n)/2) + 2k + 1 = A000217(k+n-1) +2k +1 for n >= k + 1 (see e.g. A008486). - Jaroslav Krizek, Nov 18 2009

a(n) = partial sums of A158799(n). Partial sums of a(n) = A005448(n). - Jaroslav Krizek, Dec 06 2009

Integers n dividing a(n) = a(n-1) - a(n-2) with initial conditions a(0)=0, a(1)=1 (see A128834 with offset 0). - Thomas M. Bridge, Nov 03 2013

a(n) is conjectured to be the number of polygons added after n iterations of the polygon expansions (type A, B, C, D & E) shown in the Ngaokrajang link. The patterns are supposed to become the planar Archimedean net 3.3.3.3.3.3, 3.6.3.6, 3.12.12, 3.3.3.3.6 and 4.6.12 respectively when n - > infinity. - Kival Ngaokrajang, Dec 28 2014

Number of reduced words of length n in Coxeter group on 3 generators S_i with relations (S_i)^2 = (S_i S_j)^3 = I. - Ray Chandler, Nov 21 2016

Conjecture: let m = n + 2, p is the polyhedron formed by the convex hull of m points, q is the number of quadrilateral faces of p (see the Wikipedia link below), and f(m) = a(n) - q. Then f(m) would be the solution of the Thompson problem for all m in 3-space. - Sergey Pavlov, Feb 03 2017

Also, sequence defined by a(0)=1, a(1)=3, c(0)=2, c(1)=4; and thereafter a(n) = c(n-1) + c(n-2), and c consists of the numbers missing from a (see A001651). - Ivan Neretin, Mar 28 2017

With different signs this sequence is the convolutional inverse of the Fibonacci sequence: 1, -1, -1, 0, 0, ... - Tanya Khovanova, Jul 14 2007

Inverse binomial transform of A000124. - R. J. Mathar, Jun 13 2008

Partial sums give A158799. [Jaroslav Krizek, Dec 06 2009]

a(n) = number of neighboring natural numbers of n (e.g., n, n-1, n+1).

a(n) = A158799(n) for n >= 1. - Jaroslav Krizek, Nov 18 2009

Also decimal expansion of 7/3. - Natan Arie Consigli, May 02 2015

Decimal expansion of Sum_{i>=0} (4/7)^i. - Bruno Berselli, Aug 23 2017

A(n,k) is the number of n-long k-ary words that simultaneously avoid the patterns 112 and 221.

To evaluate a(n) consider only the neighbors of a(n) that are present in the isosceles triangle when a(n) should be a new term in the triangle.

Apart from the left border and the right border, the rest of the elements are 3's.

If every "3" is replaced with a "4", we have the sequence A278290.

a(n) is also the number of new penny-penny contacts when putting pennies in a triangular arrangement.

For the same idea but for a right triangle see A278317; for a square array see A278290, for a square spiral see A278354; and for a hexagonal spiral see A047931.

Generalization: If a(n,k) = number of natural numbers m such that n - k <= m <= n + k (k >= 1) then a(n,k) = a(n-1,k) + 1 = n + k for 0 <= n <= k, a(n,k) = a(n-1,k) = 2k + 1 for n >= k + 1 (see, e.g., A158799). a(n) = (2 + n) for 0 <= n <= 2, a(n) = 5 for n >= 3.

Generalization: If a(n,k) = number of natural numbers m such that n - k <= m <= n + k (k >= 1) then a(n,k) = a(n-1,k) + 1 = n + k for 0 <= n <= k, a(n,k) = a(n-1,k) = 2k + 1 for n >= k + 1 (see, e.g., A158799).

Generalization: If a(n,k) = number of natural numbers m such that n - k <= m <= n + k (k >= 1) then a(n,k) = a(n-1,k) + 1 = n + k for 0 <= n <= k, a(n,k) = a(n-1,k) = 2k + 1 for n >= k + 1 (see, e.g., A158799).

Generalization: If a(n,k) = number of natural numbers m such that n - k <= m <= n + k (k >= 1) then a(n,k) = a(n-1,k) + 1 = n + k for 0 <= n <= k, a(n,k) = a(n-1,k) = 2k + 1 for n >= k + 1 (see, e.g., A158799).