For a certain arithmetic progression

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Problem

For a certain arithmetic progression, the sum of the first nn terms is given by Sn=3n2+5nS_n=3n^2+5n. (i) Obtain an expression for the nnth term ana_n. (ii) Hence find the first term and the common difference of the progression. (iii) Using the results above, compute the 20th term and the sum of the first 20 terms of the progression.

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