If the sum of P term of an AP is 2p2 + 3p. What is the common difference
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Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Sum Sp = 2P^2 + 3P
Let the sum of first term
S1 = 2x1^2 + 3x1 = 2+3 = 5 = a1 or a
Therefore, a = 5
S2 = 2x2^2 + 3x2 = 8+6 = 14
Now S2 - S1 = a2 = 14 - 5 = 9
Difference = a2 - a1 = 9 - 5 = 4
Therefore, the common difference is 4.
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