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If the sum of first p term of an A.P. is ap2 + bp, find its common difference.

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Here, sp = ap2 + bp 

S1= a + b 

S2= ax2 + bx2 

= 4a + 2b 

S2 = a1 + a2 

4a + 2b = a1 + a2 

A2 = 4a + 2b – (a + b) 

A2 = 3a + b 

Now, d = common difference = a2 – a1 

= 3a + b – (a + b)

= 2a



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