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The numbers 3, x, and x + 6 form are in G.P. Find 20th term.

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The numbers 3, x, and x + 6 form are in G.P. Find 20th term.

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Solution

r = `6/3` = 2 or r = `(-3)/3` = – 1

tn = arn–1

∴ t20 = 3(219) or t20 = 3(– 1)19

∴ t20 = 3(219) or t20 = – 3

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Chapter 2: Sequences and Series - Exercise 2.1 [Page 28]

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