Answer :
Sure! Let's solve the problem step-by-step.
### Part (a)
#### 1) Find the common difference of the AP
We have an arithmetic progression (AP) where:
- The first term ([tex]\(a\)[/tex]) is 2.
- The sum of the first 8 terms ([tex]\(S_8\)[/tex]) is 240.
We can use the formula for the sum of the first [tex]\(n\)[/tex] terms of an arithmetic sequence:
[tex]\[ S_n = \frac{n}{2} \times (2a + (n-1)d) \][/tex]
For [tex]\(n = 8\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ S_8 = \frac{8}{2} \times (2 \times 2 + 7d) \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 240 = 4 \times (4 + 7d) \][/tex]
Now, let's solve for the common difference [tex]\(d\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ 240 = 16 + 28d \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 240 - 16 = 28d \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 224 = 28d \][/tex]
[tex]\[ d = \frac{224}{28} \][/tex]
So, the common difference [tex]\(d\)[/tex] is 8.
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#### Find [tex]\(n\)[/tex] for the second AP sum condition
You mentioned another condition for the sum:
- The sum of the first [tex]\(n\)[/tex] terms of the AP is 1560.
Using the same formula for the sum of the AP:
[tex]\[ S_n = 1560 \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 1560 = \frac{n}{2} \times (2 \times 2 + (n-1) \times 8) \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 1560 = \frac{n}{2} \times (4 + 8n - 8) \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 1560 = \frac{n}{2} \times (8n - 4) \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 3120 = n \times (8n - 4) \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 3120 = 8n^2 - 4n \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 0 = 8n^2 - 4n - 3120 \][/tex]
This is a quadratic equation in the form [tex]\(8n^2 - 4n - 3120 = 0\)[/tex]. Solving this equation will give us [tex]\(n\)[/tex].
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### Part (b)
Let's address this part separately, as the question seems to have some missing parts. If you're looking for further details or want to tackle part (b), feel free to ask more specific questions, and I'll be happy to help!
Remember, for part (a):
- The first AP has a common difference of 8.
- To find the exact [tex]\(n\)[/tex] for the sum 1560, you would complete solving the quadratic equation [tex]\(8n^2 - 4n - 3120 = 0\)[/tex].
If you have any more parts you'd like me to help with or any clarifications needed, don't hesitate to ask!
### Part (a)
#### 1) Find the common difference of the AP
We have an arithmetic progression (AP) where:
- The first term ([tex]\(a\)[/tex]) is 2.
- The sum of the first 8 terms ([tex]\(S_8\)[/tex]) is 240.
We can use the formula for the sum of the first [tex]\(n\)[/tex] terms of an arithmetic sequence:
[tex]\[ S_n = \frac{n}{2} \times (2a + (n-1)d) \][/tex]
For [tex]\(n = 8\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ S_8 = \frac{8}{2} \times (2 \times 2 + 7d) \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 240 = 4 \times (4 + 7d) \][/tex]
Now, let's solve for the common difference [tex]\(d\)[/tex]:
[tex]\[ 240 = 16 + 28d \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 240 - 16 = 28d \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 224 = 28d \][/tex]
[tex]\[ d = \frac{224}{28} \][/tex]
So, the common difference [tex]\(d\)[/tex] is 8.
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#### Find [tex]\(n\)[/tex] for the second AP sum condition
You mentioned another condition for the sum:
- The sum of the first [tex]\(n\)[/tex] terms of the AP is 1560.
Using the same formula for the sum of the AP:
[tex]\[ S_n = 1560 \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 1560 = \frac{n}{2} \times (2 \times 2 + (n-1) \times 8) \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 1560 = \frac{n}{2} \times (4 + 8n - 8) \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 1560 = \frac{n}{2} \times (8n - 4) \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 3120 = n \times (8n - 4) \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 3120 = 8n^2 - 4n \][/tex]
[tex]\[ 0 = 8n^2 - 4n - 3120 \][/tex]
This is a quadratic equation in the form [tex]\(8n^2 - 4n - 3120 = 0\)[/tex]. Solving this equation will give us [tex]\(n\)[/tex].
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### Part (b)
Let's address this part separately, as the question seems to have some missing parts. If you're looking for further details or want to tackle part (b), feel free to ask more specific questions, and I'll be happy to help!
Remember, for part (a):
- The first AP has a common difference of 8.
- To find the exact [tex]\(n\)[/tex] for the sum 1560, you would complete solving the quadratic equation [tex]\(8n^2 - 4n - 3120 = 0\)[/tex].
If you have any more parts you'd like me to help with or any clarifications needed, don't hesitate to ask!
