yoda82
yoda82 yoda82
  • 01-01-2021
  • Mathematics
contestada

1,If 1 − x, x + 3 and 2x + 1 are consecutive terms of an A.P, then find the common

difference.
​

Respuesta :

ChoiSungHyun
ChoiSungHyun ChoiSungHyun
  • 01-01-2021

Step-by-step explanation:

Since they are consecutive terms in an AP,

(1 - x) + (2x + 1) = 2(x + 3).

=> x + 2 = 2x + 6

=> x = -4.

Therefore the terms are 5, -1 and -7.

=> Common difference = -6.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

find the taylor series for f(x)=sin(x)
What word best describes Equiano’s life as a child in his family’s home?
.84 is 10 times as much as
María and her husband Jose have built a sandbox in the backyard for the kids. They want to allow the kids to complete the project by adding the sand.which of th
what is involved in the synthesis of a new molecule?
identify the independent clause in the sentence: We are not eating on the patio because it's raining too hard.
Can dandelion roots help cure cancer
Paige ran one lab in 42.3 seconds, while Diane's time for one lab was 42 1/3 seconds. Which runner had the faster time? Explain your reasoning.
each music class 8 songs a week . how many songs does each class sing in 5 weeks ?6 weeks?7weeks
What is 36% as a fraction and a decimal?