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The numbers x − 6, 2x and x2 are in G.P. Find 1st term

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The numbers x − 6, 2x and x2 are in G.P. Find 1st term

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Solution

t1 = x – 6

= 10 – 6

= 4

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

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