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In an arithmetic progession,common difference= -4 and the seventh term (a7) is 4, find the first number?

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Answered by nitthesh7
1
Given:

a₇ = 4  ;  d = -4
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a₇ = a + 6d

4  = a + 6(-4)

4  = a - 24

a  = 28
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Answered by perfectstormswift
2
Heya!

common difference (d) = -4

a7 = 4

Use formula :-

an = a + (n-1)d

So,

a7 = a + (7-1)d

4 = a + 6(-4)

4 = a - 24

a = 28

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