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For what value of a ,when 2a-1, 7 and 3a are 3 consecutive terms of an AP

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Solution :-
Given terms, a, 2a-1, 7 and 3a
common difference
$2 a - 1 - a = 7 - 2 a + 1$
$a - 1 = 8 - 2 a$
$\Rightarrow 3 a = 9$
$\Rightarrow a = 3$

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