The formula from 1 to 100. Why (1 + 100) × (100 △ 2) be more detailed

The formula from 1 to 100. Why (1 + 100) × (100 △ 2) be more detailed

This is the Mathematical Olympiad formula of primary school: (first term + last term) the number of X terms △ 2, according to this formula can be solved
The first term refers to the first number of the formula
The last term refers to the last number of the formula
The number of items refers to the number of numbers added