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1.6.13 Standard formulae for arithmetic series (A-level only)

1.6.13 Standard formulae for arithmetic series (A-level only)

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The first three terms of an arithmetic series are (k−1)(k-1)(k−1), (2k+1)(2k+1)(2k+1) and (4k−5)(4k-5)(4k−5) respectively.

a.

Find the value of the constant kkk.

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b.

Find the sum of the first 15 terms of the series.

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