find the value of k for the trems 2k , k+10 and 3k+2 arein AP
Answers
Answer:
k=6
Step-by-step explanation:
As given 3 terms are in AP,
so with common difference d and first term as 2k, we get
2k+d=k+10
=>d=10-k ....(1)
Also, k+10+d=3k+2
=>k+10+10-k=3k+2 (putting value of from (1))
=>3k+2=20
=>3k=18
=>k=6
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In the above Question , the following information is given -
The terms 2k, k + 10 and 3k + 2 after in AP .
To find -
Find the value of k .
Solution -
If any terms are in AP , the common difference , d is equal in every case .
Here , the terms are 2k , k + 10 and 3k + 2 .
=> d = d
=> ( k + 10 ) - 2k = ( 3k + 2 ) - ( k + 10 )
=> 10 - k = 2k - 8
=> 3k = 18
=> k = 6 .
Thus , the required value of k is 6 .
This is the answer .
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