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Let a_1, a_2, a_3, \dots be an arithmetic sequence.  Let Sn denote the sum of the first n terms.  If S1=12 and S2=12, then find S15.

 Apr 9, 2024

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If S1 is 1/2

that means a1 is 1/2.

If a1 is 1/2, then a2 is 0

So a15 is 1/2 - 14(1/2) = 13/2

So 1/2 + 13/2 = 7

7 times 15/2 = 105/2

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 Apr 10, 2024
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Best Answer

If S1 is 1/2

that means a1 is 1/2.

If a1 is 1/2, then a2 is 0

So a15 is 1/2 - 14(1/2) = 13/2

So 1/2 + 13/2 = 7

7 times 15/2 = 105/2

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aboslutelydestroying Apr 10, 2024

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