Question

If 3x+1,-8,4x-3 are in arithmetic sequence, find x

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

If these are in ap then

common difference is same, now

-8-(3x+1) = (4x-3)-(-8)

= -3x-1 = 4x-3+16

= 7x+14=0

7x = -14

x = -2