Question

Determine an AP whose third is 16 and seventh term exceeds the fifth term by 12

Answer 1

Answer: Given that the equations are,

a+2d=16

And , a+6d+12=a+4d

2d=-12

d=-6

And substitute d value in equation 1

a-12=16

a=28

Now, a=28, d=-6

The sequence is as : 28,22,16........

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