Question

If k+2,k,3k-2 are the consecutive terms of ap then k=?

Answer 1

To be terms of an ap the difference between the two consecutive numbers must be the same.

So, if k+2, k, 3k-2 are in AP then

=>k-(k+2)=3k-2-k

=> -2=2k-2

=> 0=2k

=> k=0

Therefore the terms are 2, 0, - 2.

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