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Is the sequence, whose general term is 5n2 + 2n + 3 an AP?


A

Depends on n

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B

No

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C

Insufficent information

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Yes

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Solution

The correct option is B

No


an = 5n2 + 2n + 3

a1 = 5(1)+2 (1)+3 = 10

a2= 5(4) +2(2) +3 = 27

a3 = 5(9) +2(3) +3 = 54

Difference = 54 – 27 = 27; 27 – 10 = 17

Difference between consecutive terms is not the same.

So, the sequence is not an AP


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