This Sum Is That; That Sum Is This

Algebra Level 3

For distinct numbers pp and qq, consider an arithmetic progression such that

  • the sum of the first pp terms is equal to qq, and
  • the sum of the first qq terms is equal to pp.

What is the sum of the first p+qp+ q terms?

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Sunny Dhondkar by Sunny Dhondkar
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