Math Problem Statement

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Solve this math problem and give me a step-by-step answer.

Solution

The problem is written in Sinhala, so I will translate and solve it step-by-step. Here is the transcription and translation:


Problem Statement:

  1. The sequence TnT_n is an arithmetic progression (AP).
  2. The sum of the first four terms of the AP is 12. S4=12S_4 = 12
  3. The sum of the squares of the first two terms equals the square of the third term. 3T3=T113T_3 = T_{11}

Let's solve it step by step Let's analyze and solve the problem systematically.

Given:

  1. S4=12S_4 = 12, the sum of the first four terms of an arithmetic progression.
  2. 3T3=T113T_3 = T_{11}, where TnT_n represents the nn-th term of the arithmetic progression.

Step 1: Formula for the nn-th term of an AP

The nn-th term of an AP is given by: Tn=a+(n1)dT_n = a + (n-1)d Where:

  • aa = the first term
  • dd = common difference

Step 2: Formula for the sum of the first nn terms of an AP

The sum of the first nn terms is: Sn=n2[2a+(n1)d]S_n = \frac{n}{2} [2a + (n-1)d]


Step 3: Apply S4=12S_4 = 12

For S4S_4: S4=42[2a+3d]=12S_4 = \frac{4}{2} [2a + 3d] = 12 Simplify: 2[2a+3d]=122[2a + 3d] = 12 [ 2

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Arithmetic Progression
Summation of Sequences

Formulas

nth term of AP: Tn = a + (n-1)d
Sum of first n terms: Sn = (n/2) * [2a + (n-1)d]

Theorems

Properties of Arithmetic Progressions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10