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Find the sum of the first 15 terms of 2 + 6 + 18 + 54 + ...​

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S_n = n(first term + a_n)/2

n = 15

S_15 = 15(2 + a_n)/2

We need a_n.

a_n = first term + d(n - 1)

a_n = 2 + d(15 - 1)

1. Find d.

2. Plug d into expression to find a_n.

3. After finding a_n, plug back into

S_15 = 15(2 + a_n)/2 to find the sum of the first 15 terms.

Take it from here.

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