Question

Sum of 3consecutive terms of an ap is 9 and their product is -48find the terms

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the terms in ap be a-d,a,a+d

Now sum is 9

a-d+a+a+d=9

3a=9

a=3

Now product is -48

(3-d)(3)(3+d)=-48

27-3d^2=-48

d^2=25

d=±5