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The 17th term of an AP exceeds in 10th term by 7. FIND the common difference. |
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Answer» Let the first term and the common DIFFERENCE of the AP be a and b respectively. According to the QUESTION, a₁₇ = a₁₀ + 7 a + (17 – 1) d = a + (10 – 1) d + 7 ∵ aₙ = a + ( n – 1) d 16 d – 9 d = 7 7 d = 7 Hence, the common difference is 1 . |
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