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= Solution

There are $N+1$ terms, namely $1,2,\ldots,N+1$. The <arithmetic series> formula gives
$$
\boxed{\sum_{n=0}^{N}(n+1)=\frac{(N+1)(N+2)}2,\qquad N\in\mathbb Z_{\geq0}.}
$$
Pairing the first and last terms gives pair sum $N+2$, explaining both factors.

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