Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the sequence -7-3, 1, ......

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WAEC 2019

Find the sum of the first 20 terms of the sequence -7-3, 1, ......

  • A. 620
  • B. 660
  • C. 690
  • D. 1240

Correct Answer: A. 620

Explanation

d = -3 - (-7) = 4

S\(_{20}\) = \(\frac{20}{2}\){2(-7) + (20 - 1) 4}

= 10(- 14 + 76)

= 620



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