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If (S_n=3n^2-2n) for an arithmetic progression, what is its common difference?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: 6

The nth term of a sequence is \(a_n=S_n-S_{n-1}\). Substituting \(S_{n-1}=3(n-1)^2-2(n-1)\) gives \(a_n=6n-5\). Hence, \(a_{n+1}-a_n=6\), so the common difference is 6. Option 4 can be tempting because the coefficient of \(n^2\) in \(S_n\) is 3, but the common difference is twice this coefficient: \(2\times3=6\). Exam tip: if \(S_n=An^2+Bn\), the common difference of the AP is \(2A\).

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Arithmetic ProgressionSum Of N TermsCommon DifferenceQuadratic Sum FormulaClass 10 MathematicsFinding The Sum Of The First $N$ Terms Of An ApFinding The Sum Of The First N Terms Of An ApArithmetic Progressions (Ap)

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