Question 2 (iv)
Write first four terms of the A.P. when the first term "a" and the common difference "d" are given as follows.
(iv) a=−1, d=12
Given,a=−1 and d=12
Let the group of numbers be a1,a2,a3,a4,a5, …
a1=a=−1a2=a1+d=−1+12=−12a3=a2+d=−12+12=0a4=a3+d=0+12=12
Clearly, the series will be :
−1,−12,0,12
Hence, the first four terms of this A.P. are :
−1,−12,0 and 12