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The `n^(th)` term, an of a sequence of numbers is given by the formula `a_n = a_(n – 1) + 2n` for `n ge 2` and `a_1 = 1`. Find an equation expressing an as a polynomial in n. Also find the sum to n terms of the sequence.

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