If (5a-2, 3a+6, a+18) are in an arithmetic progression, what will be the common difference?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (4)
(2(3a+6)=(5a-2)+(a+18)) gives (a=2). Then the terms (8,12,20) do not have equal differences, so no arithmetic progression is formed.
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(4)
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(2(3a+6)=(5a-2)+(a+18)) gives (a=2). Then the terms (8,12,20) do not have equal differences, so no arithmetic progression is formed.
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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