an = a + ( n-1) d
From the problem statement,
The second and seventh term of an A. P are 2 and 22 respectively
We get,
a + ( 2 - 1 ) d = 2. (Equation 1)
a + ( 7 - 1 ) d = 22. (Equation 2)
Subtracting Equation 1 and 2
a + d = 2 - (a + 6d = 22)
a + d - a - 6d = 2 -22
-5d = -20
d = 4
Substituting d = 4. in Equation (1)
a + ( 2 - 1 ) 4 = 2
a = 2 - 4
a = -2
Thus Sum of the 30 terms is
n/2 (2a + ( n - 1 ) d
S30 = 30/2 ( 2(-2) + (30-1) 4 )
= 15 (-4 +116 )
= 15 (112 )
= 1680
Hence sum of first 30 terms is 1680.
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