In an AP if the common difference (d)=-5 and the seventh term (a7) is 4 then find the first term.
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Step-by-step explanation:
Given-
(i) d = -5
(ii) a7 = 4
We know that nth term of AP is
=> an = a + (n - 1)d
=> a7 = a + (7 - 1)d [n=7]
=> 4 = a + 6(d)
=> 4 = a + 6(-5)
=> 4 = a + (-30)
=> 4 = a -30
=> a = 4 + 30
=> a = 34
Hence-
First term of AP is 34.
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