Question

if -5,k and -1 are in the AP, then the value of k is

Answer 1

Hello dear.....here is your answer

-5,k,-1 in A.P.

2k=-5-1

2k=-6

k=-3

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Answer 2

Hi ,

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If a , b , c are in an A.P then ,

b - a = c - a

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It is given that , -5 , k , -1 are in A.P

k - ( - 5 ) = ( - 1 ) - k

k + 5 = - 1 - k

k + k = - 1 - 5

2k = - 6

k = ( -6 )/2

k = - 3

I hope this helps you.

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