题目描述
Problem Description
A Christmas tree has \( n \) layers. The first layer from the top has 1 star, the second layer has 2 stars, and so on, arranged in the shape shown in the figure below.

Stars are connected by ropes. Each star in the first, second, ..., \( n-1 \) layers connects to the two nearest stars in the next layer with a segment of rope. Adjacent stars in the last layer are connected by a segment of rope.
Can you calculate how many segments of rope are needed to decorate a large ( \( n \)-layered) Christmas tree?
Input Format
Input consists of a single integer \( n \), the number of layers of the Christmas tree.
Output Format
Output a single integer, representing the number of rope segments in the Christmas tree.
Sample Input and Output
Sample Input #1
2
Sample Output #1
3
Sample Input #2
4
Sample Output #2
15
Notes
Sample Explanation
Sample 1
A 2-layered Christmas tree requires 3 segments of rope.
Sample 2
Refer to the problem figure.
Data Size
All data satisfies \( 1 \leq n \leq 10^3 \).
The original full score for this problem was \( 15 \text{pts} \).
输入格式
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输出格式
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