For nonzero (k), (k,k^2,k^3) form an AP. What is the value of (k)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (k=1)
The condition (2k^2=k+k^3) gives (k(k-1)^2=0), and the nonzero value is (1). In exams, do not ignore conditions like nonzero.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
(k=1)
Why is this the correct answer?
The condition (2k^2=k+k^3) gives (k(k-1)^2=0), and the nonzero value is (1). In exams, do not ignore conditions like nonzero.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Arithmetic Progressions (AP). Topic: Introduction to APs and common difference..
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