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In an arithmetic sequence the {term_a} term is {u_a} and the {term_b} is {u_b}.
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\nIn part (b) use the formula
\n$u_n = u_1 + (n-1)d$
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\n$u_1 =$ {u_1}
\nIn part c use the formula for the sum of n terms of an arithmetic sequence
\n$S_n = \\frac{n}{2}(2u_1+(n-1)d)$
\nIn this case the sum of the first {number_sum} terms is
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