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Find the 27th Term of the Following A.P. 9, 4, –1, –6, –11,...

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Question

Find the 27th term of the following A.P.
9, 4, –1, –6, –11,...

Sum
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Solution

The given sequence is 9, 4, –1, –6, –11,...
Here,
First term (a) = 9 
Common difference (d) = a2 – a1 = 4 – (9) = –5
Now,

\[a_{27} = a + \left( n - 1 \right)d\]
\[ = 9 + \left( 27 - 1 \right)\left( - 5 \right)\]
\[ = 9 + \left( 26 \right)\left( - 5 \right)\]
\[ = - 121\]

Hence, the 27th term of the progression is –121.

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Chapter 3: Arithmetic Progression - Practice Set 3.2 [Page 66]

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Balbharati Algebra Mathematics 1 [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3 Arithmetic Progression
Practice Set 3.2 | Q 5 | Page 66
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