The consecutive AP terms are (-11,y,5). What are (y) and the common difference?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (y=-3,d=8)
The middle term is (y=\frac{-11+5}{2}=-3), and (d=8). In exams, be careful while averaging negative numbers.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
(y=-3,d=8)
Why is this the correct answer?
The middle term is (y=\frac{-11+5}{2}=-3), and (d=8). In exams, be careful while averaging negative numbers.
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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