Let be the sum of the first terms of an arithmetic sequence . If the sum of the odd-numbered terms among the first terms of is , then the value of is \_\_\_\_\_\_.
Solution
Since is the sum of the first terms of an arithmetic sequence , and the sum of the odd-numbered terms among the first terms of is ,
we have , which gives .
Then, .
Therefore, the answer is .
This problem examines the formula for the sum of an arithmetic sequence . First, by using , we find that . Then, calculating is straightforward.
This question tests the formula for the sum of an arithmetic sequence and calculation skills, and is considered a medium-level problem.
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