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The first term of an A.P. is `a` and the sum of first `p` terms is zero, show that the sum of its next `q` terms is `(-a(p+q)q)/(p-1)dot`

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To solve the problem step by step, we need to use the properties of an arithmetic progression (A.P.) and the formula for the sum of the first n terms of an A.P. ### Step 1: Write down the given information We know: - The first term of the A.P. is \( a \). - The sum of the first \( p \) terms is 0. ### Step 2: Use the formula for the sum of the first n terms of an A.P. ...
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