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the sum of the first n terms of an AP is (3n2+6n). Find the nth term and the 15th terms of this AP.

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Solution

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=S2a1=249=15

common difference, d=a2a1=159=6

nth term of an AP, an=a+(n1)d

ie, an=9+(n1)6=9+6n6=6n+3

15th term of the AP, a15=6n+3=6(15)+3=90+3=93


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