Find the sum of the first (19) terms of the arithmetic progression (-12,-7,-2,\ldots).
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (627)
The nineteenth term is (78), so (S_{19}=\frac{19}{2}(-12+78)=627). The same formula works even when the progression starts with a negative term.
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(627)
Why is this the correct answer?
The nineteenth term is (78), so (S_{19}=\frac{19}{2}(-12+78)=627). The same formula works even when the progression starts with a negative term.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Arithmetic Progressions (AP). Topic: Finding the sum of the first (n) terms of an AP.
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