the sum of the first n terms of an AP is (3n2+6n). Find the nth term and the 15th terms of this AP.
Given the sum of n terms, Sn=3n2+6n
S1=3(1)2+6(1)=3+6=9=a,the first term
S2=3(2)2+6(2)=12+12=24
S2=a1+a2
a2=S2−a1=24−9=15
common difference, d=a2−a1=15−9=6
nth term of an AP, an=a+(n−1)d
ie, an=9+(n−1)6=9+6n−6=6n+3
15th term of the AP, a15=6n+3=6(15)+3=90+3=93