# If T_N Represents Nth Term of an A.P T_2 + T_5 - T_3 = 10 and T_2 + T_9 = 17. Find Its First Term and Its Common Difference - Mathematics

Sum

If t_n represents nth term of an A.P t_2 + t_5 - t_3 = 10 and t_2 + t_9 = 17. Find its first term and its common difference.

#### Solution

Let the first term of an A.P be a and the common difference be d.

The general term of an A.P is given by t_n = a + (n - 1)d

Now t_1 + t_5 - t_3 = 10

=> (a + d) + (a + 4d) - (a + 2d) = 10

=> a + d + a + 4d - a - 2d = 10

=> a + 3d = 10 ...(i)

Also t_2 + t_9 = 17

=> (a + d) + (a + 8d) = 17

=> 2a + 9d = 17 ....(ii)

Multiplying equation (i) by 2 we get

2a + 6d = 20 ....(iii)

Subtracting (ii) from (iii) we get

-3d= 3

=> d = -1

Substituting value of d in (i) we get

a + 3(-1) = 10

=> a - 3 = 10

=> a = 13

Hence a = 13 and d = -1

Concept: Arithmetic Progression - Finding Sum of Their First ‘N’ Terms.
Is there an error in this question or solution?

#### APPEARS IN

Selina Concise Maths Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 10 Arithmetic Progression
Exercise 10 (A) | Q 13 | Page 138