Question

If x + 2, 2x + 5 and 4x + 8 are in A.P., then find the value of x.

Answer 1

Answer:

x=0

Step-by-step explanation:

in ap,

(2x+5)-(x+2)=(4x+8)-(2x+5)

x+3=2x+3

x=0

Answer 2

Answer:

x=0

Step-by-step explanation:

Since given terms are in AP,

Common difference is same

Therefore,

(2x+5)-(x+2) = (4x+8)-(2x+5)

2x+5-x-2=4x+8-2x-5

x+3=2x+3

2x-x=3-3

x=0