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Proof Writing & Problem Solving · Medium problem

Define a1=1a_1 = 1 and an=an−1+3n−2a_n = a_{n-1} + 3n - 2 for n≥2n \ge 2. Compute the first few terms, guess a formula of the form an=n(pn−q)2a_n = \dfrac{n(pn - q)}{2}, and prove it by induction. What is a10a_{10}?

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