Question

The 8th term of an AP is 17 and its 14th term is 29. The common difference of the AP is ______.

पर्याय

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• 2

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Answer 1

The 8th term of an AP is 17 and its 14th term is 29. The common difference of the AP is 2.

Explanation:

(T₁₄ – T₈) = (29 – 17) = 12

⇒ (a + 13d) – (a + 7d) = 12

⇒ 6d = 12

⇒ d = `12/6`

⇒ d = 2