Question

If –5, x, 3 are three consecutive terms of an A.P., then the value of x is ______.

Options

• – 2

• 2

• 1

• – 1

Answer 1

If –5, x, 3 are three consecutive terms of an A.P., then the value of x is – 1.

Explanation:

– 5, x, 3 in A.P.

∴ x – (– 5) = 3 – x

x + 5 = 3 – x

2x = – 2

x = – 1