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If `4/5 `, a, 2 are in AP, find the value of a.

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Solution

Rearrange the equation to solve for a:

`2a = 2 + 4/5`

`2a = 10/5 + 4/5`

`2a = 14/5`

`a = 14/10`

`a = 7/5`

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Chapter 11: Arithmetic Progression - Exercises 3

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 11 Arithmetic Progression
Exercises 3 | Q 20

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