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The following lists of numbers form an A.P.? If they form an A.P., find the common difference d and write the next three terms. 12,22, 32, 42,... - Mathematics

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The following lists of numbers form an A.P.? If they form an A.P., find the common difference d and write the next three terms.

12,22, 32, 42,...

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Solution

a2 – a1

= 22 – (1)2

= 4 – 1

= 3

a3 – a2

= 32 – (2)2

= 9 – 4

= 5

a4 – a3

= 42 – (3)2

= 16 – 9

= 7

i.e., ak + 1 – ak is not the same every time.

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Chapter 9: Arithmetic and geometric progression - Exercise 9A [Page 173]

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Nootan Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 9 Arithmetic and geometric progression
Exercise 9A | Q 3. (i) | Page 173
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