Question 3 (ii)
For the following A.Ps, write the first term and the common difference.
(ii) -5, - 1, 3, 7 …

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Solution

(ii) - 5, - 1, 3, 7 …
Here, first term, a = - 5
Common difference, d = Second term - First term
= ( - 1) - ( - 5) = - 1 + 5 = 4

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Question 3 (ii) For the following A.Ps, write the first term and the common difference. (ii) -5, - 1, 3, 7 …

(ii) - 5, - 1, 3, 7 … Here, first term, a = - 5 Common difference, d = Second term - First term = ( - 1) - ( - 5) = - 1 + 5 = 4

Question 3 (ii)
For the following A.Ps, write the first term and the common difference.
(ii) -5, - 1, 3, 7 …

(ii) - 5, - 1, 3, 7 …
Here, first term, a = - 5
Common difference, d = Second term - First term
= ( - 1) - ( - 5) = - 1 + 5 = 4