In an arithmetic progression, the difference between the fourth and first terms is (-15). What is the common difference?
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Correct answer: (-5)
There are (3) gaps between the fourth and first terms, so (3d=-15) and (d=-5). Keep (d) negative for a decreasing progression.
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(-5)
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There are (3) gaps between the fourth and first terms, so (3d=-15) and (d=-5). Keep (d) negative for a decreasing progression.
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This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Arithmetic Progressions (AP). Topic: Introduction to APs and common difference..
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