N-1 th term of the triangular number sequence
For my A-level prep I have been asked to find the n-1th term of the sequence of triangular numbers. I know the nth term for triangular numbers in general is 1/2 n(n+1) but I can't figure out how to go from n to n-1 instead of n to n+1. Any basic tips would be appreciated
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