Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
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Chapter 11 - Cumulative Review Exercises - Page 872: 26

Answer

$1800$

Work Step by Step

The sum of the first $n$ terms of an arithmetic sequence can be obtained by the formula $S_n=(2a_1+(n-1)d)\frac{n}{2}$ where $a_1$ is the first term and $d$ is the common difference. Hence here: $S_{30}=(2\cdot2+(30-1)4)\frac{30}{2}=(120)15=1800$
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