Arithmetic Series

1. Definition of an Arithmetic Series

2. Sum of First \(n\) Terms of an AP

2.1. Using the Pairing Method

2.2. Using the nth Term Formula

3. Formulas for \(S_n\)

3.1. Formula \(S_n = \dfrac{n}{2}(a + l)\)

3.2. Formula \(S_n = \dfrac{n}{2}[2a + (n-1)d]\)

4. Applications of AP Sum

4.1. Finding Number of Terms

4.2. Finding Common Difference or First Term

5. Examples

5.1. Simple AP Sum Examples

5.2. Real-Life Applications of AP Series