In arithmetic sequence sum \"\".

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Given first term is \"\".

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Last term is \"\"-------------->( 1 )

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Substitute \"\" in (1). \ \

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\"\"

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Subtract 7 from each side. \ \

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\"\"

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Divide each side by 16.

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\"\"

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Substitute the values \"\" ,\"\" , and \"\" in formula.

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Now sum of 17 term arithmetic sequence \"\".

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\"\"

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\"\"

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\"\"

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\"\".

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The sum of a 17 term arithmetic sequence is \"\".

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