Question

The value of x for which (5x +2), (4x – 10) and (x + 2) are in A.P. is ​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

(5x +2), (4x – 10) and (x + 2) are in A.P.

So, (4x - 10) - (5x + 2) = (x + 2) - (4x - 10)

2(4x - 10) = (5x + 2)( x + 2)

8x + 20 = 5x² + 12x + 4

5x² + 4x - 16 = 0

Now solve by using SridharaAchariya metjod.