Question

14. Can 0 be any term of the AP 242, 236,
230, ...? If yes, which term​

Answer 1

Answer: No.

Step by step explanation:

Given AP: 242, 236, 230..

a₁ = 242

a₂ = 236

a₃ = 230

d = a₂ - a₁

= 236 - 242

d = -6 (common difference)

Let aₙ be 0.

Formula to be used: aₙ = a + (n - 1) d

0 = 242 - (n - 1) (-6)

0 = 242 - 6n + 6

0 = 248 - 6n

n = 248/6

n = 41.3333...

Thus, n is not defined.

Thus, it means that 0 doesn't belong to this A.P.