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If the nth term of an AP is given by the expression 2n+1, then its common difference is:

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1
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2
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3
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4
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Solution

The correct option is B 2
Given nth term =2n+1
Substitute n=1 to get the first term,
1st term =(2×1)+1
=2+1=3
Substitute n=2 to get the second term
2nd term =(2×2)+1
=4+1
Thus, 2nd term =5
Since, common difference =2nd term1st term
=53
=2
Therefore, the common difference is 2


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