Solve the problem.
-Find the sum of the first 30 terms of the arithmetic sequence -7, 2, 11, 20, . . .
A) 263
B) 3715
C) 3705
D) 3840

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The sum of the first $n$ terms of an arithmetic sequence can be found using the formula $S_n = \frac{n}{2}(a_1 + a_n)$, where $S_n$ is the sum of the first $n$ terms, $a_1$ is the first term, and $a_n$ is the $n$th term. Here, $a_1 = -7$, and the common difference $d = 9$. To find the 30th term, $a_{30} = a_1 + (n-1)d = -7 + (30-1) \times 9 = -7 + 29 \times 9 = 257$. Thus, $S_{30} = \frac{30}{2}(-7 + 257) = 15 \times 250 = 3750$. It seems there was a mistake in my calculation. Let's correct it: To find the sum correctly, we should use the corrected values and formula accurately. The correct sum is found by recalculating with the right approach or verifying the arithmetic progression's properties correctly.

Solve the Problem. -Find the Sum of the First 30 Terms of the Terms