The nth term of an AP is (3n +5). Find its common difference. – InterviewSolution

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1.	The nth term of an AP is (3n +5). Find its common difference.
Answer» Correct Answer - 3 `T_(n) = (3n + 5) rArr T_(1) = (3 xx 1 +5) = 8, T_(2) = (3 xx 2 +5) = 11` `therefore d = (T_(2) - T_(1)) = 3.`

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