Math, asked by raishivam, 1 year ago

if an ap is d=-2 n=5 and tn =0 , find a

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Answered by Abhinavmsiva
1
a + (n-1) d = 0

a = -(n-1) d

= -4 x -2 = 8
Answered by Anonymous
2
HI !

Common difference = d = -2

No: of terms = n = 5

Last term = tn = 0

First term = a = ?

tn = a + ( n - 1)d

0 = a + (5 - 1)-2

0 = a - 8

a = 8

First term = a = 8
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