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Write an A.P. whose first term is a and common difference is d in the following. a = 6, d = –3

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Write an A.P. whose first term is a and common difference is d in  the following.

a = 6, d = –3 

Sum
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Solution

a = 6, d = –3

t1 = a = 6      ...[Given]

t2 = t1 + d = 6 + (-3) = 6 - 3 = 3

t3 = t2 + d = 3 + (-3) = 3 - 3 = 0

t4 = t3 + d = 0 + (-3) = 0 - 3 = -3

∴ The required A.P. is 6, 3, 0, -3, ...

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Chapter 3: Arithmetic Progression - Practice Set 3.1 [Page 61]

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Balbharati Algebra Mathematics 1 [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 3 Arithmetic Progression
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