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In an AP, if the common difference (d) = -4 and the seventh term (a7) is 4, then find the first term.

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Solution

Given,
d = -4
a7=4
an=a+(n1)d
a + 6d = 4
a + 6(-4) = 4
a - 24 = 4
a= 4 + 24
a = 28

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