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Which term of the progression 36 + 33 + 30 + ... is zero? - Mathematics

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Which term of the progression 36 + 33 + 30 + ... is zero?

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Solution

a = 36

d = 33 − 36

d = −3

an = 0

an = a + (n − 1)d

0 = 36 + (n − 1)(−3)

0 = 36 + 3n + 3

n = `39/3`

n = 13

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Chapter 9: Arithmetic and geometric progression - Exercise 9B [Page 180]

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Nootan Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 9 Arithmetic and geometric progression
Exercise 9B | Q 3. (b) | Page 180
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