Question

If (p+2),3p and (4p+1) are in AP find the value of p

Answer 1

if a,b,c are in AP the 2b = a+c

2(3p) = p+2 + 4p+1
6p = 5p + 3
p=3

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Answer 2

In an AP , difference is same so...

3p-p-2=4p+1-3p

2p-2=p+1

2p-p=1+2

P=3

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