Answer: \(S_{56} = 5040\)
\(a + 18d = 52\) ... (I), \(a + 37d = 128\) ... (II)
(II) − (I): \(19d = 76\), \(d = 4\). Then \(a = 52 - 72 = -20\).
\[S_{56} = \frac{56}{2}[2(-20) + 55(4)]\]\[= 28(-40 + 220)\]\[= 28 \times 180 = 5040\]Answer: \(S_{56} = 5040\)
\(a + 18d = 52\) ... (I), \(a + 37d = 128\) ... (II)
(II) − (I): \(19d = 76\), \(d = 4\). Then \(a = 52 - 72 = -20\).
\[S_{56} = \frac{56}{2}[2(-20) + 55(4)]\]\[= 28(-40 + 220)\]\[= 28 \times 180 = 5040\]Log in or create a free account to answer this question.