If the sum of the first n terms of an Arithmetic Progression is equal to $n^2 + 3n$

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If the sum of the first n terms of an Arithmetic Progression is equal to $n^2 + 3n$ then the first term of the Arithmetic Progression isenter image description here
I tried to solve this question by putting sum of of $n^th$ term of an Arithmetic Progression that is $(nĂ·2)(2a+(n-1)d)$= $n^2+3n$ but won't end up with an answer.please help me.

Best Answer

Taking $n=1$ we see that $S_1=a_1=4$.

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