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The sum of the finite arithmetic sequence.
Answer to Problem 54E
The sum of the given finite arithmetic sequence is
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Find the sum:
Formula used:
Calculation:
To begin, notice that the sequence is arithmetic with a common difference of 3. Moreover, the sequence has 7 terms. So, the sum of the sequence is given by
Continue simplification
The sum of the given finite arithmetic sequence is
Conclusion:
The sum of the given finite arithmetic sequence is
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